supported skeleton
[/səˈpɔːrtɪd ˈskɛlɪtən/]
nounpl: supported skeletons
esqueleto apoiado
1. A skeletal structure that is reinforced or held in place by external supports, braces, or frameworks
The supported skeleton of the building withstood the earthquake with minimal damage.
O esqueleto apoiado do edifício resistiu ao terremoto com danos mínimos.
2. In anatomy or medicine, a bone structure that is stabilized by external devices such as casts, braces, or scaffolding
The patient wore a supported skeleton brace after the surgery to ensure proper healing.
O paciente usava uma órtese de esqueleto apoiado após a cirurgia para garantir a cicatrização adequada.
3. In engineering or architecture, a framework where the main structural skeleton requires additional lateral or vertical supports
The bridge's supported skeleton design allows it to distribute weight more efficiently.
O design de esqueleto apoiado da ponte permite que ela distribua o peso de forma mais eficiente.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts such as architecture, engineering, medicine, and construction. It is more commonly found in Brazil in formal documentation and technical manuals rather than in casual conversation. The term reflects modern construction and medical terminology used across both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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