digital examination
[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: digital examinations
exame digital
1. A medical procedure in which a healthcare provider uses a gloved finger to examine internal body structures, commonly the rectum, prostate, or vagina
The doctor performed a digital examination to check for abnormalities.
O médico realizou um exame digital para verificar anormalidades.
2. In dentistry, a tactile examination using fingers to assess teeth and gum condition
During the dental checkup, a digital examination revealed early signs of gum disease.
Durante a verificação odontológica, o exame digital revelou sinais iniciais de doença gengival.
3. Any clinical assessment performed by manual palpation using fingers or hands
The nurse conducted a digital examination of the patient's abdomen.
A enfermeira realizou um exame digital do abdômen do paciente.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, digital examination is a standard and essential diagnostic procedure taught in medical schools. In Brazil, it is widely accepted as part of routine clinical practice. The term is formally used in medical documentation and patient communications, though patients may use more euphemistic language in casual conversation. This procedure is considered an important preventative care tool for screening various conditions, particularly in primary care settings.
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