result within normal limits

[/rɪˈzʌlt wɪðˈɪn ˈnɔːrməl ˈlɪmɪts/]
noun phrasepl: results within normal limits
resultado dentro dos limites normais
1. A medical or laboratory test outcome that falls within the expected or standard range of values, indicating no abnormality or disease
The patient's blood test result within normal limits indicates good health status.
O resultado do exame de sangue do paciente dentro dos limites normais indica um bom estado de saúde.
2. An examination or assessment finding that shows no pathological or concerning deviation from established norms
Her chest X-ray showed result within normal limits with no signs of infection.
Sua radiografia de tórax apresentou resultado dentro dos limites normais sem sinais de infecção.
This is primarily medical/clinical terminology used in both Brazilian and American healthcare settings. In Brazil, healthcare professionals commonly use this phrase in medical reports and patient communications. The abbreviation 'WNL' (within normal limits) is standard in English-speaking medical contexts but less commonly abbreviated in Portuguese. It represents reassuring news to patients and is a cornerstone of clinical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
normal resultnegative findingunremarkable resultwithin normal rangenormal limitsWNL
Antonyms / Antônimos
abnormal resultpositive findingresult outside normal limitspathological result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado dentro dos limites normais
Standard medical terminology used in hospitals and clinics
São Paulo
resultado dentro dos limites normais
Consistent usage in medical institutions
Rio de Janeiro
resultado dentro dos limites normais
Standard medical usage in healthcare facilities
Portugal
resultado dentro dos limites normais
Similar medical terminology; sometimes abbreviated as 'dentro dos limites normais'

Related Words

laboratory testmedical examinationdiagnostic findingsclinical assessmentreference rangenormal values

Related Idioms & Phrases

everything checks out
all clear
no red flags
a clean bill of health
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