dual-chamber
[/ˈduːəl ˈtʃeɪmbər/]
adjective
de câmara dupla
1. Having or consisting of two separate chambers or compartments
The dual-chamber pacemaker regulates both the atrium and ventricle of the heart.
O marcapasso de câmara dupla regula tanto o átrio quanto o ventrículo do coração.
2. Relating to a legislative body with two houses or branches
The United States has a dual-chamber legislature consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Os Estados Unidos têm um legislativo de câmara dupla composto pelo Senado e pela Câmara dos Representantes.
3. In medical devices, equipped with two distinct functional sections
A dual-chamber vacuum system improves cleaning efficiency.
Um sistema de vácuo de câmara dupla melhora a eficiência da limpeza.
The term 'dual-chamber' is primarily used in medical and political contexts. In medical settings, especially in cardiology, it refers to pacemakers that manage both upper and lower heart chambers. In political contexts, it describes legislative systems like the U.S. Congress, which is fundamental to American constitutional governance. The term is understood similarly in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese.
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