molecular diagnostics

[mə-ˈle-kyə-lər dī-əg-ˈnä-stiks]
nounpl: molecular diagnostics
diagnóstico molecular
1. Medical diagnostic techniques that analyze DNA, RNA, and proteins to detect diseases, genetic disorders, and infections at the molecular level
Molecular diagnostics has revolutionized the detection of genetic mutations in cancer patients.
O diagnóstico molecular revolucionou a detecção de mutações genéticas em pacientes com câncer.
2. Laboratory methods using molecular biology techniques to identify pathogens and assess disease progression
The hospital invested in molecular diagnostics equipment to improve COVID-19 testing accuracy.
O hospital investiu em equipamentos de diagnóstico molecular para melhorar a precisão dos testes de COVID-19.
3. Precision medicine approach utilizing genetic and biomolecular analysis for personalized treatment plans
Molecular diagnostics allows physicians to tailor therapies based on individual patient genetics.
O diagnóstico molecular permite que os médicos adaptem terapias com base na genética individual do paciente.
Molecular diagnostics represents a significant advancement in modern medicine and is increasingly emphasized in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, there has been substantial investment in molecular diagnostic laboratories, particularly in major urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The field is integral to precision medicine initiatives and is prominently featured in medical education at institutions like USP and UFRJ. In the USA, molecular diagnostics has become a standard component of healthcare, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened awareness of molecular testing capabilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
molecular pathologygenetic testingDNA diagnosticsgenomic diagnosticsprecision diagnostics
Antonyms / Antônimos
conventional diagnosticsclinical observationpresumptive diagnosis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
diagnóstico molecular
Standard term used in medical and scientific contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
diagnóstico molecular / análise molecular
Both terms are used interchangeably in São Paulo's medical centers
Rio de Janeiro
diagnóstico molecular
Widely used in teaching hospitals and research institutions
Portugal
diagnóstico molecular
Same terminology used in European Portuguese medical practice

Related Words

PCRsequencingbiomarkergenomicsproteomicsgene expressionmutation analysispersonalized medicine

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting-edge diagnostics
at the molecular level
unlock the genetic code
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