healthy tissue
[ˈhɛlθi ˈtɪʃu]
noun phrasepl: healthy tissues
tecido saudável
1. Body tissue that is functioning normally and is free from disease, injury, or abnormality
The surgeon carefully removed the tumor while preserving the healthy tissue around it.
O cirurgião removeu cuidadosamente o tumor preservando o tecido saudável ao seu redor.
2. Living cells and their surrounding matrix that maintain proper physiological function
Healthy tissue requires adequate blood supply and proper nutrition.
O tecido saudável requer suprimento sanguíneo adequado e nutrição apropriada.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, the term 'healthy tissue' is fundamental to surgical and pathological discussions. It's essential terminology in medical education and practice, used by physicians when explaining treatment options and prognosis to patients. In Brazil, healthcare professionals may use 'tecido saudável' and 'tecido sadio' interchangeably, with both terms being medically accurate and widely understood.
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