altered cell
[/ˈɔːltərd sɛl/]
nounpl: altered cells
célula alterada
1. A cell that has undergone changes in its structure, function, or genetic material, typically due to disease, mutation, or environmental factors
Cancer is characterized by the growth of altered cells that divide uncontrollably.
O câncer é caracterizado pelo crescimento de células alteradas que se dividem incontrolavelmente.
2. In medical and biological contexts, a cell that shows abnormal characteristics when examined under a microscope or through laboratory testing
The biopsy revealed altered cells consistent with precancerous changes.
A biópsia revelou células alteradas consistentes com mudanças pré-cancerosas.
This is primarily technical medical terminology used by healthcare professionals, oncologists, and pathologists in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is essential in cancer research and diagnosis discussions in clinical settings.
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