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periodic care

[/ˌpɪriˈɒdɪk keər/]
noun
cuidado periódico
1. Healthcare services or maintenance provided at regular intervals to prevent disease and maintain health
Periodic care includes routine dental checkups every six months.
O cuidado periódico inclui exames dentários de rotina a cada seis meses.
2. Scheduled maintenance or inspection of equipment, facilities, or systems at predetermined intervals
The building requires periodic care to ensure safety and functionality.
O edifício requer cuidado periódico para garantir segurança e funcionalidade.
Synonyms
preventive careroutine carescheduled maintenanceregular checkupongoing care
Antonyms
emergency careacute careneglectdiscontinuous care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidado periódico
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese healthcare context
São Paulo
atendimento periódico
Alternative used in medical/healthcare settings
Portugal
cuidado periódico
Standard term used in Portuguese healthcare system

Related Idioms & Phrases

preventive maintenance
stay on top of care
keep up with checkups
routine upkeep
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