positive finding

[ˈpɒzɪtɪv ˈfaɪndɪŋ]
nounpl: positive findings
achado positivo
1. A conclusive result or discovery in a medical test, investigation, or examination that confirms the presence of a disease, condition, or substance being tested for
The biopsy returned a positive finding for cancer cells.
A biópsia retornou um achado positivo para células cancerígenas.
2. In research or audit contexts, a discovery that confirms a hypothesis or identifies an issue or irregularity
The audit revealed a positive finding of financial discrepancies in the accounts.
A auditoria revelou um achado positivo de discrepâncias financeiras nas contas.
3. A favorable or conclusive result from an investigation or examination
The laboratory tests showed a positive finding for the presence of antibodies.
Os testes laboratoriais mostraram um achado positivo para a presença de anticorpos.
This is formal terminology predominantly used in medical, scientific, and audit contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian healthcare settings, 'achado positivo' is the standard term used in medical reports, test results, and clinical documentation. The phrase is part of professional jargon and is essential in healthcare communication across Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
positive resultconfirmed findingaffirmative resultconclusive evidence
Antonyms / Antônimos
negative findingnegative resultinconclusive finding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
achado positivo
Most common and standardized term used in medical and academic contexts
Portugal
achado positivo / resultado positivo
Same usage as Brazil; term is widely understood in medical and scientific communities
Medical/Scientific Portuguese
resultado positivo
Alternative term used interchangeably in clinical reports and research publications

Related Words

diagnosistest resultclinical findingmedical examinationpathology report

Related Idioms & Phrases

come back positive
yield a positive finding
test positive for
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