harmless finding

[/ˈhɑːrmlɪs ˈfaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: harmless findings
achado inócuo
1. A medical or diagnostic discovery that appears abnormal but poses no threat to health or does not require treatment
The CT scan revealed a harmless finding of a small cyst that does not require follow-up.
A tomografia revelou um achado inócuo de um pequeno cisto que não requer acompanhamento.
2. An incidental discovery during examination or investigation that is benign and clinically insignificant
The biopsy showed a harmless finding, so no intervention was necessary.
A biópsia mostrou um achado inócuo, portanto nenhuma intervenção foi necessária.
This is primarily medical and scientific terminology used by healthcare professionals in both the USA and Brazil. It is commonly encountered in medical reports, imaging results, and clinical consultations to reassure patients that an unexpected discovery is not dangerous or pathological.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
benign findingincidental findinginsignificant findingclinically insignificant discovery
Antonyms / Antônimos
pathological findingabnormal findingclinically significant findingmalignant finding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
achado inócuo
standard medical terminology in Brazil
São Paulo
achado sem importância clínica
alternative more descriptive phrase used in medical contexts
Portugal
achado inócuo
same terminology used in European Portuguese medical practice

Related Words

incidental discoverybenign lesionasymptomatic abnormalityradiological findingdiagnostic imaging

Related Idioms & Phrases

a clean bill of health
nothing to worry about
no cause for concern
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