ill individuals
[/ɪl ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/]
noun phrasepl: ill individuals
indivíduos doentes
1. people who are suffering from disease, sickness, or poor health
The hospital treats ill individuals from across the region.
O hospital trata indivíduos doentes de toda a região.
2. persons experiencing physical or mental health problems
Social services provide support for ill individuals and their families.
Os serviços sociais prestam apoio a indivíduos doentes e suas famílias.
3. people in a state of infirmity or ailment
Ill individuals require proper medical attention and care.
Indivíduos doentes requerem atenção e cuidados médicos adequados.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is commonly used in medical, social work, and public health discussions. In Brazil, 'indivíduos doentes' appears frequently in healthcare policy documents and medical literature. The phrase emphasizes clinical or social aspects rather than casual reference to someone's temporary illness.
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