diseased physiology

[/dɪˈziːzd fɪziˈɒlədʒi/]
noun phrasepl: diseased physiologies
fisiologia doentia
1. The study or description of abnormal biological functions and bodily processes that occur as a result of disease or pathological conditions
The diseased physiology of the patient revealed multiple organ dysfunction.
A fisiologia doentia do paciente revelou disfunção de múltiplos órgãos.
2. Abnormal physiological states or processes characteristic of a disease condition
Understanding the diseased physiology is crucial for developing effective treatments.
Compreender a fisiologia doentia é crucial para desenvolver tratamentos eficazes.
3. The altered physical and chemical processes of living organisms when affected by illness
The diseased physiology of cancer involves rapid cell division and metabolic changes.
A fisiologia doentia do câncer envolve divisão celular rápida e mudanças metabólicas.
This is technical medical terminology used primarily in academic, clinical, and research contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It appears frequently in medical textbooks, journals, and clinical discussions. In Portuguese-speaking countries, 'patofisiologia' (pathophysiology) is often preferred as a more concise alternative to 'fisiologia doentia.'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pathological physiologyabnormal physiologypathophysiologydysfunctional physiology
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal physiologyhealthy physiologyfunctional physiology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fisiologia doentia
Standard medical terminology used in Brazilian hospitals and universities
Portugal
fisiologia patológica
More commonly used in Portuguese medical literature
Medical Spanish (related)
fisiología enferma
Cross-linguistic medical terminology

Related Words

pathophysiologypathologyclinical physiologymedical conditiondiseasedysfunctionsymptoms

Related Idioms & Phrases

the physiology of disease
diseased state
pathological function
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