targeted treatments

[ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd ˈtriːtmənts]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form)
tratamentos direcionados
1. Medical therapies designed to act on specific disease mechanisms, molecular targets, or patient characteristics rather than broad, non-specific treatments
Targeted treatments for cancer focus on specific genetic mutations in tumor cells.
Os tratamentos direcionados para o câncer focam em mutações genéticas específicas nas células tumorais.
2. Therapeutic interventions customized based on individual patient diagnosis, biomarkers, or genetic profiles
The oncologist recommended targeted treatments based on the patient's genetic testing results.
O oncologista recomendou tratamentos direcionados baseados nos resultados dos testes genéticos do paciente.
3. Precision medicine approaches that minimize side effects by reducing exposure to unnecessary medications
Targeted treatments reduce the risk of adverse reactions compared to traditional chemotherapy.
Os tratamentos direcionados reduzem o risco de reações adversas em comparação com a quimioterapia tradicional.
In Brazil and Portugal, targeted treatments represent a significant advancement in modern medicine, reflecting the shift toward personalized healthcare. The term is primarily used in medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific contexts. In the USA, 'targeted therapy' is commonly used in oncology discussions, particularly regarding precision cancer care and immunotherapy breakthroughs that have become increasingly accessible through healthcare systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
precision medicinepersonalized treatmentsmolecular therapiesselective treatmentstailored therapy
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad-spectrum treatmentsconventional therapynon-specific treatmentsgeneralized treatments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tratamentos direcionados
Most common usage in medical and scientific contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tratamentos focados
Alternative informal usage; common in medical literature
São Paulo
tratamentos direcionados / terapias alvo
Medical hub usage; 'terapias alvo' preferred in pharmaceutical industry
Portugal
tratamentos dirigidos / terapêutica alvo
Slightly different terminology preference; 'terapêutica alvo' is standard in Portuguese medical contexts

Related Words

biomarkerspersonalized medicineimmunotherapygene therapymolecular pathwaysoncologyprecision diagnostics

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the target
precision strike therapy
one-size-fits-one approach
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