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scrubs

[/skrʌbz/]
nounpl: scrubs (plural form, typically used in plural)
roupa cirúrgica, pijama hospitalar
1. Loose-fitting medical clothing worn by healthcare professionals, typically consisting of a shirt and pants
The surgeon changed into fresh scrubs before the operation.
O cirurgião trocou de roupa cirúrgica fresca antes da operação.
2. Any areas of land covered with low vegetation, shrubs, or stunted trees
The landscape was dominated by scrubs and sparse vegetation.
A paisagem era dominada por arbustos baixos e vegetação esparsa.
3. To rub or clean something hard with a brush or similar tool
She scrubs the floor every morning.
Ela esfrega o chão todas as manhãs.
Synonyms
surgical clothingmedical attirescrubs uniformbrushcleanrub
Antonyms
formal weardress clothessoildirty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupa cirúrgica, pijama de hospital, pijama cirúrgico
Most common in medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
roupa cirúrgica, uniforme hospitalar
Standard medical terminology
São Paulo
roupa cirúrgica, pijama hospitalar
Common in hospitals and clinics
Portugal
bata cirúrgica, roupa de hospital, fato cirúrgico
Portuguese uses 'bata' for medical coats; full suit called 'fato cirúrgico'

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed in scrubs
in the scrubs
medical scrubs
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