disrupted processing
[/dɪsˈrʌptɪd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: disrupted processings
processamento interrompido
1. A breakdown or interruption in the normal flow of cognitive, computational, or operational functions; the state where established processes are hindered or disturbed
The disrupted processing of information led to confusion among the team members.
O processamento interrompido de informações causou confusão entre os membros da equipe.
2. In psychology/neuroscience, an impairment in the brain's ability to organize and interpret sensory information or thoughts
Patients with schizophrenia often experience disrupted processing of social cues.
Pacientes com esquizofrenia frequentemente experimentam processamento interrompido de pistas sociais.
3. In technology/computing, a malfunction or halt in data processing workflows
The server crash resulted in disrupted processing of all pending transactions.
A queda do servidor resultou em processamento interrompido de todas as transações pendentes.
This term is commonly used in medical, psychological, and technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in neuroscience research and mental health discussions, often appearing in clinical diagnoses and academic papers. In the USA, it's frequently used in both medical settings and IT/tech industries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
things got crossed wires (disrupted processing in communication)
the system broke down (disrupted processing in operations)
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