pathological findings

[pæ.θə.ˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl ˈfaɪn.dɪŋz]
nounpl: pathological findings
achados patológicos
1. Observable or measurable abnormalities detected during medical examination, laboratory analysis, or autopsy that indicate disease or tissue damage
The pathological findings revealed advanced stage cancer in the patient's lungs.
Os achados patológicos revelaram câncer em estágio avançado nos pulmões do paciente.
2. Results of pathological examination showing structural or functional changes in tissues or organs
The biopsy showed multiple pathological findings consistent with inflammatory bowel disease.
A biópsia mostrou múltiplos achados patológicos consistentes com doença inflamatória intestinal.
3. Clinical or microscopic evidence of disease discovered through diagnostic procedures
Imaging studies documented significant pathological findings in the patient's liver.
Estudos de imagem documentaram achados patológicos significativos no fígado do paciente.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'pathological findings' is formal, technical terminology used in medical reports, diagnoses, and clinical discussions. It is standard in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and medical education. In Brazil, this term is commonly seen in laudo médico (medical reports) and medical literature. The phrase carries significant clinical weight and is typically discussed between healthcare professionals and patients in formal medical consultations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pathological abnormalitiespathological changesmorbid findingsdisease manifestationslesionshistopathological findings
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal findingshealthy tissuebenign results

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
achados patológicos
Standard medical terminology used in healthcare settings across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
achados patológicos / resultados patológicos
Both terms are used interchangeably in medical contexts
São Paulo
achados patológicos
Predominant term in São Paulo's medical and academic institutions
Portugal
achados patológicos
Same terminology used in Portuguese medical practice; minor spelling variations may occur

Related Words

histopathologybiopsydiagnosisautopsylesiontissue examinationclinical findingsimaging findings

Related Idioms & Phrases

finding pathological evidence
documenting pathological findings
interpreting pathological findings
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