cell exterior

[sel ɪkˈstɪriər]
nounpl: cell exteriors
exterior celular
1. The outer surface or boundary of a cell, including the cell membrane and any external structures
The cell exterior contains receptors that allow communication with other cells.
O exterior celular contém receptores que permitem a comunicação com outras células.
2. In biology, the region outside the cell membrane, encompassing the extracellular space
Nutrients must cross the cell exterior to enter the cell.
Os nutrientes devem atravessar o exterior celular para entrar na célula.
This is primarily a scientific and academic term used in biology, biochemistry, and medical fields in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is essential in educational and professional scientific contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cell surfaceextracellular regionouter cell membranecell boundary
Antonyms / Antônimos
cell interiorcytoplasmnucleus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exterior celular
Standard scientific term used in biology textbooks and academic contexts
Portugal
exterior celular
Same term used in Portuguese scientific literature
General
superfície celular
Alternative term emphasizing the surface aspect

Related Words

cell membraneplasma membraneextracellular matrixcell wallglycocalyxcell envelope

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the cell exterior
cell exterior recognition
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