normal liver function

[ˈnɔːrməl ˈlɪvər ˈfʌŋkʃən]
noun phrase
função hepática normal
1. The state in which the liver performs all its metabolic, synthetic, and detoxification processes within healthy parameters, as indicated by normal laboratory values
The patient's recent blood tests confirmed normal liver function after the treatment.
Os recentes exames de sangue do paciente confirmaram função hepática normal após o tratamento.
2. Laboratory results showing healthy levels of liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT), bilirubin, and albumin
Normal liver function is essential for proper metabolism and detoxification.
A função hepática normal é essencial para o metabolismo e desintoxicação adequados.
This is technical medical terminology used uniformly in both Brazilian and American healthcare settings. In Brazil, liver function tests (testes de função hepática) are commonly ordered as part of routine health screenings and before starting certain medications. The phrase is primarily used in medical and clinical contexts by healthcare professionals and patients discussing their health status.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
healthy liver functionintact liver functionpreserved hepatic functionnormal hepatic function
Antonyms / Antônimos
liver dysfunctionimpaired liver functionhepatic failureabnormal liver function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função hepática normal
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
função hepática normal
Same as general usage; medical terminology is standardized
São Paulo
função hepática normal
Same as general usage; medical terminology is standardized
Portugal
função hepática normal
Identical terminology; Portuguese medical language is consistent across Portugal and Brazil

Related Words

liver enzymeALT (alanine aminotransferase)AST (aspartate aminotransferase)bilirubinhepatitiscirrhosisliver disease

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass a liver function test
liver function tests come back normal
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