cell aggregate
[sel ˈæɡrɪɡət]
nounpl: cell aggregates
agregado celular
1. A collection or cluster of cells that have come together, either naturally or artificially, forming a mass or group without organized tissue structure
The researchers observed a cell aggregate forming under the microscope as individual cells began to clump together.
Os pesquisadores observaram um agregado celular se formando sob o microscópio conforme as células individuais começavam a se agrupar.
2. In developmental biology, a temporary grouping of cells that may differentiate and organize into more complex structures
Cell aggregates can develop into embryoid bodies in certain culture conditions.
Agregados celulares podem se desenvolver em corpos embrióides em certas condições de cultura.
3. In medical and biological research, a mass of cells grown or collected for experimental or therapeutic purposes
The cell aggregate was used to test the efficacy of the new drug treatment.
O agregado celular foi utilizado para testar a eficácia do novo tratamento farmacológico.
The term 'cell aggregate' is primarily used in scientific, medical, and biotechnology contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is a technical term commonly found in academic literature, pharmaceutical research, and biomedical engineering. The concept is particularly important in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering research, which are growing fields in both Brazil and the United States. There are no cultural variations in usage; the term maintains the same technical meaning across all regions.
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