connecting processes
[kəˈnɛktɪŋ ˈprɑːsɛsɪz]
nounpl: connecting processes
processos de conexão
1. In anatomy, small projections or extensions that link or join different structures together
The connecting processes of the vertebrae allow for flexibility in the spine.
Os processos de conexão das vértebras permitem flexibilidade na coluna vertebral.
2. In general usage, methods, procedures, or mechanisms that establish links between separate entities or systems
The engineer designed connecting processes to integrate the two machines.
O engenheiro projetou processos de conexão para integrar as duas máquinas.
3. In neuroscience, structural elements that facilitate communication between neural cells or brain regions
Synapses are connecting processes that enable neurons to transmit signals.
As sinapses são processos de conexão que permitem aos neurônios transmitir sinais.
This is primarily technical terminology used in medical, anatomical, and engineering fields in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'processos de conexão' is the standard anatomical term, while in European Portuguese, 'processos de ligação' is preferred. The term is rarely used in casual conversation and is specific to professional and academic contexts.
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