terminal condition
[ˈtɜːrmɪnəl kənˈdɪʃən]
nounpl: terminal conditions
condição terminal
1. a medical condition that is expected to result in death, typically within a short period of time, and for which no cure is available
The patient was diagnosed with a terminal condition and given six months to live.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com uma condição terminal e lhe deram seis meses de vida.
2. in computing, a condition that ends the operation of a program or process
The algorithm will continue until a terminal condition is reached.
O algoritmo continuará até que uma condição terminal seja alcançada.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, 'terminal condition' is formal medical terminology used to discuss end-of-life care, advance directives, and palliative treatment options. In Brazil, discussions about terminal conditions have become more open in recent years, with increased emphasis on quality of life and patient autonomy in medical decision-making. The term carries significant emotional weight in both cultures and is typically used respectfully in clinical and legal documents.
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