microbe detection

[ˈmaɪ.kroʊb dɪˈtek.ʃən]
nounpl: microbe detections
detecção de micróbios
1. The process or technique of identifying and locating microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa in samples, environments, or biological materials
Advanced microbe detection methods are essential for food safety testing in manufacturing facilities.
Métodos avançados de detecção de micróbios são essenciais para testes de segurança alimentar em instalações de fabricação.
2. The identification of pathogenic microorganisms in clinical specimens to diagnose infectious diseases
Rapid microbe detection in blood cultures helps physicians prescribe antibiotics more quickly.
A detecção rápida de micróbios em culturas de sangue ajuda os médicos a prescrever antibióticos mais rapidamente.
3. Scientific or technological procedure used to discover the presence of microbes using various analytical instruments or assays
Microbe detection using PCR technology has revolutionized infectious disease diagnosis.
A detecção de micróbios usando a tecnologia PCR revolucionou o diagnóstico de doenças infecciosas.
Microbe detection is a critical concern in both Brazilian and American healthcare and food safety industries. In Brazil, with its tropical climate and emphasis on public health, microbe detection is particularly important in pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical diagnostics. In the USA, the FDA and CDC heavily emphasize rapid microbe detection protocols for food safety and infectious disease control, making this term prevalent in regulatory and scientific discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
microbial identificationpathogen detectionbacterial detectionmicroorganism identificationmicrobial screening
Antonyms / Antônimos
microbial eliminationsterilizationdisinfection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
detecção de micróbios
Standard term used in healthcare, research, and industrial settings across Brazil
São Paulo
detecção de micróbios / detecção microbiana
Used in pharmaceutical and food industry contexts; sometimes 'detecção microbiana' is preferred in technical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
detecção de micróbios
Common in medical and university research environments
Portugal
detecção de microrganismos
Portuguese Portuguese tends to use 'microrganismos' more frequently than 'micróbios'; both terms are acceptable

Related Words

microbiologyculture mediaantibiotic susceptibilitycontaminationPCR testinglaboratory analysisclinical diagnosticssterility assurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

detection of microbes in the nick of time
catching microbes early
screening for microbial contamination
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