earlier procedures
[/ˈɜːrliər prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
noun phrase
procedimentos anteriores
1. Medical, legal, or administrative processes that were conducted before a current or reference point in time
The doctor reviewed the earlier procedures performed on the patient before recommending surgery.
O médico revisou os procedimentos anteriores realizados no paciente antes de recomendar cirurgia.
2. Steps or actions that precede current operations in a sequence or workflow
We must verify the results of earlier procedures before proceeding to the next phase.
Devemos verificar os resultados dos procedimentos anteriores antes de prosseguir para a próxima fase.
This phrase is predominantly used in formal contexts such as medical records, legal documentation, and institutional reporting in both Brazil and Portugal. In healthcare settings, referencing 'procedimentos anteriores' is essential for continuity of care and is a standard part of medical practice across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
based on earlier procedures
in light of earlier procedures
consistent with earlier procedures
building on earlier procedures
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