cell growth

[/sel ɡroʊθ/]
nounpl: cell growths
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cellular growthcell proliferationcell expansionincrease in cell mass
Antonyms / Antônimos
cell deathapoptosiscell shrinkagecell atrophy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento celular
standard term used in biology and medical contexts
São Paulo
crescimento celular
commonly used in research institutions and universities
Rio de Janeiro
crescimento celular
standard usage in academic and medical settings
Portugal
crescimento celular
identical terminology used in Portuguese scientific community

Related Words

cell divisionmitosiscell cyclecellular metabolismbiomass accumulationprotein synthesisanabolism

Related Idioms & Phrases

uncontrolled cell growth
promote cell growth
inhibit cell growth
cell growth factor
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