pathological condition
[pæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl kənˈdɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: pathological conditions / condições patológicas
condição patológica
1. An abnormal or diseased state of the body or mind resulting from disease or dysfunction of tissues or organs
The patient was diagnosed with a pathological condition affecting the liver.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com uma condição patológica afetando o fígado.
2. A medical disorder characterized by specific structural or functional abnormalities
The pathological condition required immediate surgical intervention.
A condição patológica exigiu intervenção cirúrgica imediata.
3. Any morbid or diseased state deviating from normal health
Diabetes is a pathological condition that affects millions worldwide.
Diabetes é uma condição patológica que afeta milhões em todo o mundo.
This is formal medical terminology used primarily in clinical, academic, and healthcare settings in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in medical consultations, hospital records, and formal medical discussions. The term maintains the same formal register across both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
underlying pathological condition
acute pathological condition
chronic pathological condition
serious pathological condition
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