coagulopathy
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nounfemininepl: coagulopathies / coagulopatias
coagulopatia
1. A disorder of blood coagulation; any pathological condition affecting the ability of blood to clot properly
The patient was diagnosed with a coagulopathy after experiencing excessive bleeding following surgery.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com uma coagulopatia após apresentar sangramento excessivo seguindo a cirurgia.
2. A medical condition characterized by deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factors, platelets, or fibrinogen
Hemophilia is an inherited coagulopathy that affects millions of people worldwide.
A hemofilia é uma coagulopatia hereditária que afeta milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo.
3. An acquired or congenital bleeding disorder resulting from impaired coagulation cascade
Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a severe coagulopathy that requires immediate medical intervention.
A coagulação intravascular disseminada é uma coagulopatia grave que requer intervenção médica imediata.
Coagulopathy is a strictly medical/scientific term used in hematology, clinical medicine, and healthcare settings in both the USA and Brazil. It is not subject to cultural variations and is used identically across English and Portuguese-speaking medical communities. The term is particularly important in emergency medicine, surgery, and critical care contexts.
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