isolation methods
[ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən ˈmɛθ.ədz]
nounpl: isolation methods
métodos de isolamento
1. Techniques or procedures used to separate, contain, or identify a specific organism, substance, or variable from a mixture or environment
The laboratory technician used several isolation methods to identify the bacterial strain in the culture sample.
O técnico de laboratório usou vários métodos de isolamento para identificar a cepa bacteriana na amostra de cultura.
2. Procedures applied to separate infected individuals or contaminated materials to prevent transmission or spread
During the pandemic, hospitals implemented strict isolation methods to protect healthcare workers and other patients.
Durante a pandemia, os hospitais implementaram métodos rigorosos de isolamento para proteger profissionais de saúde e outros pacientes.
3. In scientific research, systematic approaches to extract or separate a specific component from a complex mixture
Modern isolation methods include chromatography, centrifugation, and immunological separation techniques.
Os métodos de isolamento modernos incluem cromatografia, centrifugação e técnicas de separação imunológica.
The term 'isolation methods' is primarily used in scientific, medical, and laboratory settings in both Brazil and the USA. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the term gained broader cultural significance in both countries, with increased public awareness of isolation procedures and quarantine measures. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's commonly found in academic, pharmaceutical, and healthcare literature.
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