clinical finding

[ˈklɪnɪkəl ˈfaɪndɪŋ]
nounpl: clinical findings
achado clínico
1. An observable sign, symptom, or result discovered during a medical examination or clinical assessment of a patient
The physical examination revealed several clinical findings consistent with pneumonia.
O exame físico revelou vários achados clínicos consistentes com pneumonia.
2. Objective or subjective evidence of disease or abnormality detected by a healthcare provider during patient evaluation
Abnormal heart sounds were an important clinical finding in the diagnosis.
Sons cardíacos anormais foram um achado clínico importante no diagnóstico.
3. Data or observations documented in medical records as part of clinical assessment
The clinical findings were documented in the patient's medical file.
Os achados clínicos foram documentados no prontuário do paciente.
This is formal medical terminology used consistently across English and Portuguese-speaking medical communities. In Brazil and Portugal, 'achado clínico' is the standard term in healthcare documentation and medical education. The term reflects the importance of systematic clinical observation in medical practice across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clinical signclinical observationmedical findingclinical featurediagnostic sign
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal resultnegative finding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
achado clínico
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
achado clínico
Consistent usage in São Paulo medical institutions
Rio de Janeiro
achado clínico
Standard terminology in Rio's medical community
Portugal
achado clínico
Same terminology used in Portuguese medical practice

Related Words

diagnosisphysical examinationsymptomsignclinical assessmentpatient evaluation

Related Idioms & Phrases

significant clinical finding
incidental clinical finding
positive clinical finding
negative clinical finding
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