cell isolation
[/sɛl ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: cell isolations
isolamento celular
1. The process of separating individual cells from tissue or a cell population for study, culture, or therapeutic purposes
Cell isolation is essential for conducting single-cell analysis in immunology research.
O isolamento celular é essencial para realizar análises de células individuais em pesquisa imunológica.
2. The technique of extracting and purifying specific cell types from a heterogeneous mixture
Researchers used magnetic bead cell isolation to separate stem cells from bone marrow.
Os pesquisadores usaram isolamento celular com contas magnéticas para separar células-tronco da medula óssea.
3. In penal contexts, the confinement of a prisoner in a separate cell away from other inmates
The inmate was placed in cell isolation as a disciplinary measure.
O detento foi colocado em isolamento celular como medida disciplinar.
This term is primarily used in scientific and medical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in universities with strong research programs, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term has gained increased relevance with advances in biotechnology and personalized medicine. In penal contexts, the term is used similarly in both Portuguese and English-speaking countries, though with different regulatory frameworks.
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