raised levels
[/reɪzd ˈlevəlz/]
noun phrase
níveis elevados
1. Increased or higher amounts, measurements, or degrees of something compared to a previous or standard baseline
The doctor was concerned about the raised levels of cholesterol in the patient's blood.
O médico estava preocupado com os níveis elevados de colesterol no sangue do paciente.
2. Elevated or heightened conditions in quantifiable metrics such as pollution, radiation, or stress
Environmental agencies reported raised levels of air pollution in the city.
As agências ambientais relataram níveis elevados de poluição do ar na cidade.
3. Enhanced or amplified intensity or volume
The raised levels of noise from the construction site disturbed the neighborhood.
Os níveis elevados de ruído do canteiro de obras perturbaram a vizinhança.
This is primarily a technical and medical term used in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In healthcare contexts, doctors frequently discuss 'raised levels' of various substances (glucose, cholesterol, enzymes) in patient consultations. The term is formal and precise, commonly appearing in medical reports, environmental assessments, and scientific literature across both cultures.
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