intact tissue

[ɪnˈtækt ˈtɪʃu]
nounpl: intact tissues
tecido íntegro
1. Body tissue that has not been damaged, broken, or altered; tissue that remains whole and uninjured
The surgeon carefully preserved the intact tissue surrounding the tumor.
O cirurgião preservou cuidadosamente o tecido íntegro ao redor do tumor.
2. In medical and pathological contexts, tissue that retains its original structure and function without any signs of injury or disease
The biopsy showed intact tissue with no signs of malignancy.
A biópsia mostrou tecido íntegro sem sinais de malignidade.
This is primarily medical and scientific terminology used in hospitals, laboratories, and academic settings in both the USA and Brazil. The term is essential in surgical procedures, pathology reports, and medical research documentation. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tecido íntegro' is the standard academic and clinical term used in medical schools and healthcare facilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undamaged tissuewhole tissueuninjured tissuehealthy tissue
Antonyms / Antônimos
damaged tissuenecrotic tissuescarred tissuediseased tissue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tecido íntegro
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
tecido intacto
Alternative form more commonly used in Portuguese medical literature
Medical/Scientific
tecido preservado
Used when emphasizing preservation in surgical contexts

Related Words

tissue integritywound healingcellular structurehistopathologytissue regeneration

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep tissue intact
maintain tissue integrity
preserve intact tissue
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