diagnostic procedures
[daɪ.əg.ˈnɑs.tɪk prəˈsɛ.dʒərz]
nounfemininepl: diagnostic procedures
procedimentos diagnósticos
1. Medical tests and examinations performed to identify diseases, conditions, or abnormalities in a patient
The doctor ordered several diagnostic procedures to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
O médico solicitou vários procedimentos diagnósticos para determinar a causa dos sintomas do paciente.
2. Systematic methods used in medical practice to evaluate patient health status and reach clinical conclusions
Modern diagnostic procedures include blood tests, imaging studies, and biopsies.
Os procedimentos diagnósticos modernos incluem exames de sangue, estudos de imagem e biópsias.
3. Clinical processes designed to confirm or rule out suspected diagnoses
Advanced diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and MRI are essential for accurate diagnosis.
Procedimentos diagnósticos avançados como tomografia e ressonância magnética são essenciais para diagnóstico preciso.
In both Brazil and the USA, diagnostic procedures are fundamental to modern healthcare. Brazilian healthcare emphasizes efficiency in public systems (SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde), while American private healthcare often involves more extensive testing. The term is widely used in both medical and insurance contexts to describe necessary healthcare evaluations before treatment begins.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to undergo diagnostic procedures
to order diagnostic procedures
diagnostic procedures confirm/reveal
range of diagnostic procedures
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