cell death

[/sɛl dɛθ/]
nounpl: cell deaths
morte celular
1. The process by which a cell ceases to perform its vital functions and is destroyed or removed from the organism
Programmed cell death is essential for normal development and tissue homeostasis.
A morte celular programada é essencial para o desenvolvimento normal e homeostase tecidual.
2. In biology, the termination of cellular processes leading to the destruction of the cell membrane and contents
Cancer researchers are studying mechanisms of cell death to develop better treatment strategies.
Os pesquisadores de câncer estão estudando mecanismos de morte celular para desenvolver estratégias de tratamento melhores.
This is primarily a scientific and medical term used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking academic and healthcare contexts. It is fundamental in cancer research, developmental biology, and immunology. The term is used identically in Brazil and Portugal within scientific communities, with apoptosis being the most common specific type studied.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
apoptosisnecrosiscellular deathprogrammed cell death
Antonyms / Antônimos
cell survivalcell proliferationcell growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
morte celular
standard medical and scientific terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
morte celular
identical terminology used in Portuguese medical literature and education
Academic/Scientific
morte celular programada (apoptose)
more specific term used when referring to programmed cell death in scientific contexts

Related Words

apoptosisnecrosisautophagysenescencemitochondriacaspasepathological cell deathphysiological cell death

Related Idioms & Phrases

programmed cell death - morte celular programada (apoptose)
induced cell death - morte celular induzida
cell death pathway - via de morte celular
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