tissue degeneration
[/ˈtɪʃu dɛdʒənəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: tissue degenerations
degeneração tecidual
1. The progressive deterioration or breakdown of body tissue cells, leading to loss of normal structure and function
Tissue degeneration in the cartilage is a common symptom of osteoarthritis.
A degeneração tecidual da cartilagem é um sintoma comum da osteoartrite.
2. A pathological process where tissues lose their structural integrity and functional capacity due to disease, aging, or injury
The patient experienced progressive tissue degeneration following the spinal cord injury.
O paciente sofreu degeneração tecidual progressiva após a lesão medular.
3. Cellular deterioration characterized by atrophy, necrosis, or apoptosis
Tissue degeneration accelerates with age and can be exacerbated by chronic inflammation.
A degeneração tecidual acelera com a idade e pode ser agravada pela inflamação crônica.
This is a technical medical term used in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English medical contexts. It is essential terminology in healthcare, orthopedics, neurology, and gerontology. The term is formally used in medical literature, research papers, and clinical documentation across both cultures, with no significant cultural variation in usage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
progressive tissue degeneration
age-related tissue degeneration
degenerative tissue disease
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