reduction technique
[rɪˈdʌkʃən tɛkˈnik]
nounpl: reduction techniques
técnica de redução
1. A method or procedure used to decrease the size, amount, intensity, or complexity of something
The reduction technique was effective in minimizing the swelling after the injury.
A técnica de redução foi eficaz em minimizar o inchaço após a lesão.
2. In mathematics and logic, a method of simplifying complex problems by breaking them into smaller, more manageable components
Using a reduction technique, the researchers solved the complex equation step by step.
Usando uma técnica de redução, os pesquisadores resolveram a equação complexa passo a passo.
3. In medical or orthopedic practice, a procedure to restore a fractured or dislocated bone to its normal position
The surgeon performed a closed reduction technique to align the fractured bone without surgery.
O cirurgião realizou uma técnica de redução fechada para alinhar o osso fraturado sem cirurgia.
4. In chemistry, a process of removing oxygen or adding hydrogen to a substance
The reduction technique involved the use of a reducing agent to convert the compound.
A técnica de redução envolveu o uso de um agente redutor para converter o composto.
The term 'reduction technique' is widely used in Brazilian medical and academic settings, particularly in orthopedic surgery and chemistry. In the United States, it is common in both medical and mathematical contexts. The concept is universally understood in professional and educational environments across English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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