compressions
[/kəmˈpreʃənz/]
nounpl: compressions
compressões
1. The action or state of being compressed; the reduction of volume or size by applying pressure
The compressions of the spring allowed it to store energy.
As compressões da mola permitiram que ela armazenasse energia.
2. In medical contexts, rhythmic chest compressions performed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
The paramedic performed chest compressions to revive the patient.
O paramédico realizou compressões torácicas para reanimar o paciente.
3. In data processing, the reduction of file size by encoding information more efficiently
Image compressions reduce storage space without significant quality loss.
As compressões de imagem reduzem o espaço de armazenamento sem perda significativa de qualidade.
4. In geology and physics, the squeezing or pressing together of matter
Tectonic compressions create mountain ranges.
As compressões tectônicas criam cadeias de montanhas.
In Brazil, the term 'compressões' is widely used in medical training and healthcare settings, particularly in CPR courses (cursos de RCP - Reanimação Cardiopulmonar). It's also common in technical and IT contexts when discussing file compression. The medical usage has become increasingly important as CPR training has become more standardized across Brazilian hospitals and emergency services.
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