irregular cycle
[ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈsaɪkəl]
nounpl: irregular cycles
ciclo irregular
1. A recurring sequence of events or processes that does not follow a consistent or predictable pattern in terms of timing, duration, or frequency
The patient's irregular cycle of symptoms made diagnosis difficult.
O ciclo irregular de sintomas do paciente dificultou o diagnóstico.
2. In medical contexts, particularly menstrual cycles that do not occur at regular intervals
She consulted a gynecologist about her irregular cycle.
Ela consultou uma ginecologista sobre seu ciclo irregular.
3. In business and economics, fluctuations in economic activity that do not follow predictable patterns
The company struggled with the irregular cycle of market demand.
A empresa teve dificuldades com o ciclo irregular de demanda do mercado.
In Brazil, discussion of irregular cycles in a medical context (particularly menstrual) is becoming more normalized in healthcare settings, though there remains some taboo in casual conversation. The term is widely used in clinical and scientific Portuguese. In business contexts, both American and Brazilian companies use this term to describe unpredictable market behavior.
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