compression plate
[/kəmˈprɛʃən pleɪt/]
nounpl: compression plates
placa de compressão
1. A flat metal or composite plate used in medical or orthopedic devices to apply pressure and hold bone fragments together during healing
The surgeon secured the fracture with a compression plate to ensure proper alignment.
O cirurgião fixou a fratura com uma placa de compressão para garantir o alinhamento adequado.
2. A rigid plate used in industrial machinery to compress materials or apply uniform pressure across a surface
The compression plate in the press machine flattens the cardboard sheets evenly.
A placa de compressão na máquina de prensa achata as folhas de papelão uniformemente.
3. A component in dental or prosthetic equipment used to stabilize and compress tissue or materials
The denture requires a compression plate for optimal fit and retention.
A dentadura requer uma placa de compressão para melhor ajuste e retenção.
The term 'compression plate' is predominantly used in technical, medical, and industrial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly found in orthopedic surgery literature and manufacturing specifications. The term has remained largely unchanged across English and Portuguese due to its technical nature and international standardization in medical devices and industrial equipment.
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