intermittent pressure
[ɪn.tərˈmɪ.tənt ˈprɛʃ.ər]
nounpl: intermittent pressures
pressão intermitente
1. Pressure that occurs in cycles, alternating between periods of application and release, rather than continuously
The intermittent pressure from the pneumatic pump helped prevent tissue damage during the medical procedure.
A pressão intermitente da bomba pneumática ajudou a prevenir danos aos tecidos durante o procedimento médico.
2. In medical contexts, a therapeutic technique using alternating compression and decompression cycles
Intermittent pressure therapy is commonly used in compression garments for lymphedema treatment.
A terapia de pressão intermitente é comumente usada em roupas de compressão para o tratamento do linfedema.
3. In engineering, pressure that varies cyclically over time rather than remaining constant
The system was designed to withstand intermittent pressure fluctuations.
O sistema foi projetado para suportar flutuações de pressão intermitente.
The term is primarily used in medical, therapeutic, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian healthcare, intermittent pressure therapy is widely recognized as an important treatment method for circulatory and lymphatic disorders, particularly in rehabilitation centers and hospitals. The technology has become increasingly popular in both countries for non-invasive therapeutic treatments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
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