cultured cells
[ˈkʌltʃərd sɛlz]
nounpl: cultured cells
células cultivadas
1. Living cells that have been removed from an organism and grown in a controlled laboratory environment, typically in nutrient media within petri dishes or flasks
The researchers used cultured cells to test the effectiveness of the new drug treatment.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram células cultivadas para testar a eficácia do novo tratamento farmacêutico.
2. Cells maintained in vitro under specific conditions of temperature, pH, and nutrient supply for scientific or medical research
Cultured cells allow scientists to study cellular behavior without animal testing.
As células cultivadas permitem aos cientistas estudar o comportamento celular sem testes em animais.
The term 'cultured cells' is fundamental in modern biomedical research across both Brazilian and American scientific communities. It represents a cornerstone of cell biology research, drug development, and medical testing, reflecting the global shift toward reducing animal testing in favor of in vitro methodologies. The term is used uniformly across Portuguese-speaking countries in scientific literature and laboratories.
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