symptomatic abnormality
[/sɪmptəˈmætɪk æbˈnɔrməlɪti/]
nounpl: symptomatic abnormalities
anormalidade sintomática
1. An abnormal physical or physiological condition that produces noticeable symptoms or signs of disease or disorder in a patient
The cardiac imaging revealed a symptomatic abnormality that required immediate surgical intervention.
A imagem cardíaca revelou uma anormalidade sintomática que exigia intervenção cirúrgica imediata.
2. A deviation from the normal structure or function of an organ or system that manifests through clinical symptoms experienced by the patient
The neurologist identified a symptomatic abnormality in the patient's brain scan that explained the recurring headaches.
O neurologista identificou uma anormalidade sintomática na ressonância cerebral do paciente que explicava as dores de cabeça recorrentes.
This is primarily medical/clinical terminology used by healthcare professionals in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. It emphasizes the distinction between abnormalities that produce symptoms (symptomatic) versus those found incidentally without symptoms (asymptomatic), which is a crucial distinction in clinical practice and patient management.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a finding that speaks for itself
a condition presenting with red flags
clinically evident abnormality
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