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critical finding

[ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈfaɪndɪŋ]
nounpl: critical findings
achado crítico
1. A significant discovery or observation in medical imaging, laboratory tests, or clinical examination that requires immediate attention or action due to its serious implications for patient health
The radiologist identified a critical finding of a large pulmonary embolism on the CT scan.
O radiologista identificou um achado crítico de um grande embolia pulmonar na tomografia.
2. In research or quality control, a result or observation that is important enough to significantly affect conclusions or require urgent intervention
A critical finding in the drug trial prompted an immediate halt to the study.
Um achado crítico no ensaio clínico levou a uma interrupção imediata do estudo.
Synonyms
urgent findingsignificant findingserious resultcritical resultachado urgenteachado significativo
Antonyms
normal findingbenign findinginconsequential findingachado normalachado benigno

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
achado crítico
Standard medical terminology used in hospitals and clinical settings
São Paulo
achado crítico / resultado crítico
Both terms are commonly used in medical institutions
Portugal
achado crítico / constatação crítica
Both terms are acceptable; 'constatação' is slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

red flag finding
achado que requer ação imediata
hallazgo que pone en alerta
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