needle gauge
[ˈniːdəl ɡeɪdʒ]
nounpl: needle gauges
calibre de agulha
1. A standardized measurement system that indicates the diameter or thickness of a hypodermic needle or sewing needle
The nurse selected a 22-gauge needle for the patient's blood draw.
A enfermeira selecionou uma agulha de calibre 22 para coletar sangue do paciente.
2. In medical contexts, a higher gauge number indicates a thinner needle
A 30-gauge needle is much finer than a 18-gauge needle.
Uma agulha de calibre 30 é muito mais fina do que uma agulha de calibre 18.
3. A measuring instrument or tool used to determine the gauge or size of needles
The craftsperson used a needle gauge to ensure consistency in their knitting needles.
O artesão usou um medidor de calibre de agulha para garantir consistência em suas agulhas de tricô.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, needle gauge is crucial terminology for healthcare professionals. In Brazil, medical professionals use 'calibre de agulha' when discussing injection needles and blood draws. In textile and crafting communities in both countries, understanding needle gauge is essential for quality work in knitting, sewing, and embroidery. The gauge system follows international standards, making it a universal measurement in healthcare and crafts.
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