cellular movement
[ˈsɛljələr ˈmuːvmənt]
nounpl: cellular movements
movimento celular
1. The active or passive translocation of cells or their components within an organism or in vitro environment
Cellular movement is essential for embryonic development and tissue repair.
O movimento celular é essencial para o desenvolvimento embrionário e reparo tecidual.
2. In biology, the migration of cells through tissues, typically involving changes in cell shape and adhesion
White blood cells exhibit rapid cellular movement to reach infected tissues.
As células brancas do sangue exibem movimento celular rápido para atingir tecidos infectados.
3. The mechanical processes by which cells change position, including amoeboid movement, migration, and metastasis
Cancer cells demonstrate abnormal cellular movement and invasiveness.
As células cancerosas demonstram movimento celular anormal e invasividade.
The term 'cellular movement' is primarily used in scientific and medical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities and research institutions, 'movimento celular' is the standard terminology taught in biology and medicine programs. This is a technical term with no colloquial usage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the move (describing active cellular processes)
cellular traffic (metaphorical reference to cell migration patterns)
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