pathological specimen
[pəˌθɑːlədʒɪkəl ˈspɛsɪmən]
nounpl: pathological specimens
amostra patológica
1. A sample of tissue, body fluid, or other biological material obtained from a patient for microscopic examination and diagnostic analysis to identify disease or abnormality
The pathological specimen was examined under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis of cancer.
A amostra patológica foi examinada ao microscópio para confirmar o diagnóstico de câncer.
2. Any biological material collected for pathological study and evaluation in a medical laboratory
The biopsy pathological specimen revealed inflammatory cells indicative of infection.
A amostra patológica da biópsia revelou células inflamatórias indicativas de infecção.
In both Brazil and the USA, pathological specimen collection and analysis is a critical component of modern medical practice. In Brazil, pathological laboratories (laboratórios de patologia) are essential services in hospitals and diagnostic centers. The term is used formally in medical and laboratory settings, and proper handling and documentation of specimens is governed by strict regulations and quality control standards in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
send a specimen for pathological examination
collect a pathological specimen
process a pathological specimen
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