organ dysfunction
[ˈɔːrɡən dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: organ dysfunctions
disfunção orgânica
1. Abnormal or impaired functioning of a bodily organ or organ system
The patient suffered from liver organ dysfunction after the accident.
O paciente sofria de disfunção orgânica hepática após o acidente.
2. Medical condition characterized by failure of an organ to perform its normal physiological role
Kidney organ dysfunction can lead to serious complications if untreated.
A disfunção orgânica renal pode levar a complicações graves se não tratada.
3. Loss of biological capacity or efficiency in organ performance
The elderly patient developed progressive organ dysfunction over time.
O paciente idoso desenvolveu disfunção orgânica progressiva ao longo do tempo.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'organ dysfunction' is a clinical term commonly used in hospitals, emergency departments, and medical literature. In Brazil, it is particularly relevant in discussions of critical care and intensive therapy (UTI). The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking medical communities and is used similarly in Portugal. It carries significant gravity in medical discourse as it indicates serious health conditions requiring immediate intervention.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →