crystal cell
[/ˈkrɪstəl sɛl/]
nounpl: crystal cells
célula cristalina
1. A specialized cell found in certain organisms, particularly in arthropods, that contains crystalline structures used for light refraction or structural support
The insect's compound eye contains numerous crystal cells that enhance vision.
O olho composto do inseto contém numerosas células cristalinas que melhoram a visão.
2. In biology, a cell with a crystalline internal structure or organization
Crystal cells in some invertebrates serve protective and optical functions.
As células cristalinas em alguns invertebrados servem funções protetoras e ópticas.
This is a technical, scientific term used primarily in academic and research contexts, particularly in entomology, microscopy, and cell biology. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either English-speaking or Portuguese-speaking countries, remaining specialized to scientific literature and education.
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