pathological result

[pæ.θə.ˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl rɪˈzʌlt]
nounpl: pathological results
resultado patológico
1. A medical or laboratory finding that indicates the presence of disease, abnormality, or dysfunction in body tissues or organs
The biopsy revealed a pathological result consistent with cancer.
A biópsia revelou um resultado patológico consistente com câncer.
2. An abnormal test outcome that deviates from normal clinical parameters and suggests tissue or organ disease
The pathological result of the blood test indicated liver damage.
O resultado patológico do exame de sangue indicou dano hepático.
3. In psychology or behavior, an outcome or finding that demonstrates compulsive or maladaptive behavior patterns
His pathological result in the psychological evaluation showed signs of obsessive disorder.
Seu resultado patológico na avaliação psicológica mostrou sinais de transtorno obsessivo.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'pathological result' is a formal clinical term used by healthcare professionals to communicate disease findings. In Brazil, it's commonly used in medical reports and hospital settings. The term carries significant weight in medical consultations as it typically indicates the need for treatment or further investigation. Patients and doctors treat pathological results with particular seriousness as they point to actual tissue or organ pathology rather than functional disorders.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abnormal findingpathological findingdisease indicatorpositive pathologyabnormal test result
Antonyms / Antônimos
normal resulthealthy findingnegative resultbenign finding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resultado patológico
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
resultado patológico / achado patológico
Both terms commonly used in medical facilities
Rio de Janeiro
resultado patológico
Standard usage in healthcare settings
Portugal
resultado patológico / achado patológico
European Portuguese may also use 'achado' more frequently

Related Words

pathologydiagnosisbiopsyclinical findingmedical examinationtissue analysisabnormality

Related Idioms & Phrases

abnormal finding
bad lab results
positive diagnosis
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