concordant changes
[/kənˈkɔːrdənt tʃeɪndʒɪz/]
nounpl: concordant changes
mudanças concordantes
1. In medical imaging and pathology, simultaneous or corresponding changes that occur together in related structures or organs, indicating a common underlying cause or disease process
The radiologist identified concordant changes in both kidneys, suggesting a systemic disease.
O radiologista identificou mudanças concordantes em ambos os rins, sugerindo uma doença sistêmica.
2. In genetics and twin studies, identical or similar phenotypic manifestations observed in both members of a twin pair or related individuals
The concordant changes observed in monozygotic twins supported the genetic hypothesis.
As mudanças concordantes observadas em gêmeos monozigóticos apoiaram a hipótese genética.
3. In electrocardiography and cardiac imaging, parallel or matching changes in electrical activity or structure across multiple regions of the heart
Concordant changes in the ST segment were observed across the anterior leads.
Mudanças concordantes no segmento ST foram observadas nas derivações anteriores.
This term is primarily used in medical and scientific contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is not colloquial vocabulary but rather specialized medical/radiological terminology used by healthcare professionals, particularly radiologists, cardiologists, and geneticists. The term reflects the importance of pattern recognition in medical diagnosis and research.
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