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thoracic outlet syndrome

/θɔːˈræsɪk ˈaʊtlɪt ˈsɪndrəʊm/

Tradução: Condição médica causada pela compressão dos nervos ou vasos sanguíneos na saída torácica, o espaço entre a clavícula e a primeira costela, provocando dor, dormência e fraqueza no braço e no ombro.

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/θɔːˈræsɪk ˈaʊtlɪt ˈsɪndrəʊm/C1formalmedical
  • ptCondição médica causada pela compressão dos nervos ou vasos sanguíneos na saída torácica, o espaço entre a clavícula e a primeira costela, provocando dor, dormência e fraqueza no braço e no ombro.

A medical condition characterized by compression of nerves or blood vessels in the thoracic outlet, the space between the collarbone and the first rib, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the arm and shoulder.

  1. Compression of nerves or blood vesselsC2formal

    A condition where the nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone and the first rib are compressed, causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the arm and shoulder.

    ptSíndrome do desfiladeiro torácico

    • The patient was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome after experiencing tingling in her fingers.
    • Physical therapy can help relieve symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.
    • Surgery may be required for severe cases of thoracic outlet syndrome.