pathognomonic
[/ˌpæθɒɡnəˈmɒnɪk/]
adjective
patognomônico
1. Characteristic or indicative of a particular disease or condition; so distinctive as to be diagnostic on its own
The butterfly rash is pathognomonic for systemic lupus erythematosus.
A erupção em borboleta é patognomônica do lúpus eritematoso sistêmico.
2. Relating to or denoting a symptom or sign that is so characteristic of a particular disease that its presence alone is diagnostic
Koplik spots are pathognomonic signs of measles.
As manchas de Koplik são sinais patognomônicos do sarampo.
This is highly specialized medical terminology used primarily by healthcare professionals, medical students, and researchers. The term is fundamental to medical diagnosis and is taught extensively in medical schools in both Brazil and the United States. It carries significant weight in clinical discussions and is considered essential vocabulary for anyone in the medical field.
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