specialized units
[/ˈspɛʃəlaɪzd ˈjuːnɪts/]
nounpl: specialized units
unidades especializadas
1. Groups or divisions within an organization trained and equipped to handle specific, technical, or expert tasks
The police department's specialized units include the bomb squad and K-9 team.
As unidades especializadas do departamento de polícia incluem a equipe de desativação de bombas e o canil.
2. Military divisions designed for particular operational purposes or combat roles
The army deployed its specialized units to handle the mountain terrain operations.
O exército implantou suas unidades especializadas para lidar com operações em terreno montanhoso.
3. Departments or teams within a business or institution focused on a particular field of expertise
The hospital's specialized units for cardiac care are world-renowned.
As unidades especializadas do hospital para cuidados cardíacos são de renome mundial.
In Brazil, specialized units (unidades especializadas) are particularly notable in the police force, such as BOPE in Rio de Janeiro and ROTA in São Paulo, which are elite tactical units known for handling high-risk operations. In hospitals and medical institutions across both Brazil and the USA, specialized units refer to departments with focused expertise, such as ICU (Intensive Care Unit) or cardiology units.
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