cellular locomotion
[/ˈsɛljələr loʊkoʊˈmoʊʃən/]
nounfemininepl: cellular locomotions / locomoções celulares
locomoção celular
1. The movement or migration of cells through space, involving mechanisms such as pseudopodia extension, flagellar movement, or cytoskeletal rearrangement
Cellular locomotion is essential for immune cells to reach infected tissues.
A locomoção celular é essencial para que as células imunológicas alcancem os tecidos infectados.
2. The biological process by which individual cells propel themselves in response to chemical or physical stimuli
Scientists studied the cellular locomotion of sperm cells under the microscope.
Os cientistas estudaram a locomoção celular das células de esperma sob o microscópio.
This is a specialized scientific term used primarily in academic and research contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential terminology in cell biology, immunology, and medical research, with consistent usage across Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking scientific communities worldwide.
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