crescimento celular
1. The biological process by which cells increase in size and volume, accumulating biomass and cellular components
Cell growth is a fundamental process that occurs before cell division in the cell cycle.
O crescimento celular é um processo fundamental que ocorre antes da divisão celular no ciclo celular.
2. The expansion and development of cellular populations in tissues and organisms
Uncontrolled cell growth can lead to tumor formation and cancer development.
O crescimento celular descontrolado pode levar à formação de tumores e desenvolvimento do câncer.
3. The increase in cell mass through synthesis of proteins, lipids, and other macromolecules
Nutrient availability directly affects cell growth rates in bacterial cultures.
A disponibilidade de nutrientes afeta diretamente as taxas de crescimento celular em culturas bacterianas.
Cell growth is a term primarily used in scientific, medical, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential terminology in biology, oncology, and biotechnology fields. In Brazil, research institutions like FAPESP and universities extensively use this term in publications and educational materials.
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