conducting tissue
[kənˈdʌktɪŋ ˈtɪʃuː]
nounpl: conducting tissues
tecido condutor
1. Plant tissue specialized in the transport of water, minerals, and organic compounds throughout the plant
The conducting tissue in plants includes xylem and phloem, which form the vascular system.
O tecido condutor nas plantas inclui xilema e floema, que formam o sistema vascular.
2. In animals, tissue capable of transmitting electrical impulses or conducting nerve signals
Nerve conducting tissue allows signals to travel rapidly throughout the nervous system.
O tecido condutor nervoso permite que sinais viajem rapidamente pelo sistema nervoso.
3. Tissue with specialized cells that transport substances essential for growth and metabolism
The conducting tissue facilitates nutrient distribution from roots to leaves.
O tecido condutor facilita a distribuição de nutrientes das raízes para as folhas.
This is a specialized scientific term used primarily in academic and educational contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. The term is consistent across both Portuguese-speaking regions and follows international botanical and biological nomenclature. In Brazilian schools, students learn about 'tecido condutor' as part of plant anatomy curriculum.
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