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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
normal tissuevital tissuesound tissueundamaged tissue
Antonyms / Antônimos
diseased tissuedamaged tissueinfected tissuenecrotic tissuescarred tissue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tecido saudável
Most common usage in medical contexts
São Paulo
tecido saudável
Standard medical terminology
Rio de Janeiro
tecido sadio
Alternative usage; 'sadio' is also commonly used in medical discourse
Portugal
tecido saudável
European Portuguese uses the same term with identical meaning

Related Words

tissue regenerationcellular healthwound healingpathological tissuebiopsyhistology

Related Idioms & Phrases

healthy tissue repair
preserve healthy tissue
healthy tissue regeneration
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