cellular damage
[ˈsɛljələr ˈdæmɪdʒ]
nounpl: cellular damages
dano celular
1. Injury or harm to the structure or function of cells, caused by physical, chemical, biological, or environmental factors
Excessive sun exposure can cause cellular damage to the skin.
A exposição excessiva ao sol pode causar dano celular à pele.
2. Deterioration of cells at the molecular level that may lead to cell death or dysfunction
Oxidative stress leads to cellular damage through free radical formation.
O estresse oxidativo causa dano celular através da formação de radicais livres.
3. In medical and scientific contexts, any pathological change in cell integrity or viability
The chemotherapy treatment caused cellular damage to cancer cells.
O tratamento de quimioterapia causou dano celular às células cancerosas.
This is specialized scientific and medical terminology used universally in both Brazil and the United States within academic, healthcare, and research contexts. The term is particularly prevalent in discussions of aging, disease prevention, oncology, and dermatology. In Brazilian healthcare settings, both 'dano celular' and 'lesão celular' are acceptable, though 'dano' emphasizes harm while 'lesão' emphasizes injury.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cellular damage at the molecular level
oxidative cellular damage
irreversible cellular damage
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