transient pain
[ˈtrænziənt peɪn]
nounpl: transient pains
dor transitória
1. Pain that is temporary and passes quickly; short-lived discomfort that does not persist
The transient pain from the injection disappeared within minutes.
A dor transitória da injeção desapareceu em poucos minutos.
2. In medical contexts, pain that is fleeting or of brief duration, typically resolving without intervention
Most patients experience only transient pain after the minor surgical procedure.
A maioria dos pacientes experimenta apenas dor transitória após o procedimento cirúrgico menor.
In both American and Brazilian medical contexts, 'transient pain' is a technical term used by healthcare professionals to distinguish temporary discomfort from chronic conditions. In Brazil, the expression 'dor passageira' is more commonly used in everyday conversation, while 'dor transitória' is preferred in formal medical settings. Understanding this distinction is important for patients discussing symptoms with healthcare providers.
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