severe blockage
[/sɪˈvɪr ˈblɒkɪdʒ/]
nounfemininepl: severe blockages / obstruções severas
obstrução severa
1. A serious obstruction that significantly impedes or prevents the flow of something through a passage, pipe, artery, or channel
The patient had a severe blockage in her coronary artery that required immediate intervention.
A paciente tinha uma obstrução severa na artéria coronária que exigia intervenção imediata.
2. In medical contexts, a substantial narrowing or complete obstruction of a blood vessel or bodily passage
A severe blockage in the main sewer line caused flooding in the basement.
Uma obstrução severa na linha principal de esgoto causou inundação no porão.
In both American and Brazilian medical contexts, 'severe blockage' is a critical term used in cardiology, particularly regarding coronary artery disease, a leading health concern. In Brazil, the term is widely understood in both medical and colloquial plumbing discussions. The phrase carries significant weight in medical communications due to its association with serious health conditions requiring immediate treatment.
NYC Slang
major clog / serious backup
Related Idioms & Phrases
traffic jam (metaphorical use)
choked up (informal medical reference)
backed up (plumbing context)
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