phase desynchronization

[/feɪz ˌdɪsɪŋkrənaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounpl: phase desynchronizations
dessincronização de fase
1. The loss of synchronization between two or more oscillating systems or signals that were previously in phase or coordinated timing
The phase desynchronization between the cardiac rhythm and respiratory cycle indicated a critical health condition.
A dessincronização de fase entre o ritmo cardíaco e o ciclo respiratório indicava uma condição de saúde crítica.
2. In physics and engineering, the gradual divergence of phase angles in coupled oscillators or wave systems
Phase desynchronization in the power grid can lead to cascading failures across the network.
A dessincronização de fase na rede elétrica pode levar a falhas em cascata em toda a rede.
3. In neuroscience, the loss of temporal coordination between neural oscillations in different brain regions
Researchers observed phase desynchronization in epileptic patients during seizure events.
Os pesquisadores observaram dessincronização de fase em pacientes epilépticos durante crises convulsivas.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, medical, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is not part of everyday conversation. In Brazil, it appears frequently in academic papers, engineering reports, and clinical settings, particularly in cardiology, neurology, and electrical engineering fields. The term reflects the growing importance of complex systems analysis in modern research.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
phase driftasynchronizationtemporal desynchronizationloss of phase lockphase uncoupling
Antonyms / Antônimos
phase synchronizationphase lockingsynchronizationcoherence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dessincronização de fase
Standard term used in scientific and technical contexts
São Paulo
dessincronização de fase / perda de sincronismo de fase
Both forms are commonly used in engineering and medical fields
Rio de Janeiro
dessincronização de fase
Standard technical terminology
Portugal
dessincronização de fase / falta de sincronismo de fase
Portuguese variant uses slightly different terminology but meaning is equivalent

Related Words

phasesynchronizationoscillationfrequencycouplingcoherencetemporal coordination

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of sync
falling out of phase
losing the beat
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