induction treatment
[ɪnˈdʌkʃən ˈtriːtmənt]
nounpl: induction treatments
tratamento de indução
1. In medicine, the initial phase of cancer therapy designed to achieve remission by using chemotherapy, radiation, or other agents to reduce tumor burden
The patient underwent induction treatment for acute leukemia to achieve complete remission.
O paciente foi submetido a um tratamento de indução para leucemia aguda visando obter remissão completa.
2. In obstetrics, the process of artificially initiating labor contractions using medications or physical methods
The doctor recommended induction treatment because the pregnancy had exceeded 42 weeks.
O médico recomendou o tratamento de indução porque a gravidez havia ultrapassado 42 semanas.
3. In general medical practice, any therapeutic intervention designed to stimulate or initiate a specific physiological response
Induction treatment with corticosteroids helped reduce inflammation in the patient's airways.
O tratamento de indução com corticosteroides ajudou a reduzir a inflamação nas vias aéreas do paciente.
This is specialized medical terminology used in oncology and obstetrics in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian hospitals, 'tratamento de indução' is the standard term in medical documentation and patient communication. In the US, 'induction treatment' is particularly prominent in cancer centers and maternity wards. The term reflects modern evidence-based medicine approaches and is part of the standardized clinical vocabulary across both countries.
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