flow blockage
[/floʊ ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/]
nounpl: flow blockages
bloqueio de fluxo
1. An obstruction or impediment that prevents the normal movement or circulation of a fluid, substance, or process through a system or channel
The plumber identified a flow blockage in the main water line.
O encanador identificou um bloqueio de fluxo na linha principal de água.
2. In medical contexts, an obstruction in blood vessels or other body passages that restricts circulation
The patient required surgery to remove the flow blockage in the artery.
O paciente necessitou de cirurgia para remover o bloqueio de fluxo na artéria.
3. In industrial or engineering applications, any interruption in the normal movement of liquids, gases, or materials through pipelines or systems
A flow blockage in the production line caused significant delays.
Um bloqueio de fluxo na linha de produção causou atrasos significativos.
This term is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese technical and medical contexts. In Brazil, it's common in healthcare discussions regarding arterial blockages (bloqueios de fluxo arterial), plumbing services, and industrial operations. The term reflects universal challenges in infrastructure and health management across both cultures.
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