health condition

[/helθ kənˈdɪʃən/]
nounpl: health conditions
condição de saúde
1. a state of physical or mental well-being; any disease, disorder, or ailment affecting a person
She has a serious health condition that requires ongoing medical treatment.
Ela tem uma condição de saúde séria que requer tratamento médico contínuo.
2. a specific medical status or diagnosis documented in medical records
Please list all your current health conditions on this form.
Por favor, liste todas as suas condições de saúde atuais neste formulário.
3. the overall state of bodily functions and physical fitness
Regular exercise improves your health condition.
O exercício regular melhora sua condição de saúde.
In Brazil, health conditions are typically discussed in formal medical contexts and insurance/government healthcare forms. The term 'condição de saúde' is standard in medical documentation and public health discussions. In the USA, 'health condition' is commonly used in insurance, employment (ADA accommodations), and healthcare settings. The concept is culturally significant in both countries due to healthcare access discussions and insurance requirements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
medical conditionhealth statusailmentdisorderdiseaseillness
Antonyms / Antônimos
wellnessgood healthfitness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
condição de saúde
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
situação de saúde
alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
condição de saúde
standard medical terminology
Portugal
condição de saúde / estado de saúde
estado de saúde more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

diseasediagnosissymptomtreatmentmedical historywellnesshealthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

in good health condition
health condition worsens
pre-existing health condition
underlying health condition
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