growth problems
[/ɡroʊθ ˈprɑːbləmz/]
noun
problemas de crescimento
1. Physical or developmental difficulties affecting a person's, animal's, or plant's increase in size or maturation
The child was referred to an endocrinologist due to growth problems.
A criança foi encaminhada a um endocrinologista por causa de problemas de crescimento.
2. Business or economic challenges related to expansion and increased revenue or market share
The startup experienced growth problems after rapid expansion.
A startup enfrentou problemas de crescimento após sua expansão rápida.
3. Difficulties in development, improvement, or progress in any context
The company's growth problems stemmed from poor management.
Os problemas de crescimento da empresa originavam-se de uma gestão deficiente.
In Brazilian medical contexts, 'problemas de crescimento' is the standard term used by healthcare professionals. In business and economic discussions, both Brazilians and Americans use this phrase to describe scaling challenges, particularly relevant in discussions about startups and market competition. The term carries clinical implications in medical settings but broader implications in business discourse.
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