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.
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