suppressing condition
[/səˈpresɪŋ kənˈdɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: suppressing conditions
condição supressora
1. In genetics, a mutation that suppresses the phenotypic effect of another mutation, allowing normal or near-normal function to be restored
The suppressing condition masked the effects of the original genetic defect in the fruit fly experiments.
A condição supressora mascarou os efeitos do defeito genético original nos experimentos com moscas-das-frutas.
2. In behavioral psychology, environmental or contextual factors that inhibit or reduce the expression of a particular behavior
The presence of authority figures acted as a suppressing condition for aggressive behavior among the adolescents.
A presença de figuras de autoridade funcionou como uma condição supressora para o comportamento agressivo entre os adolescentes.
3. In medical or clinical contexts, any condition or factor that inhibits or prevents the manifestation of symptoms or disease progression
The medication served as a suppressing condition, preventing the development of secondary infections.
O medicamento funcionou como uma condição supressora, prevenindo o desenvolvimento de infecções secundárias.
This is primarily technical terminology used in scientific and medical fields, particularly in genetics and behavioral psychology. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is essential in academic and clinical discourse in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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