engineered cell

[/ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪrd sɛl/]
nounpl: engineered cells
célula modificada geneticamente
1. A cell that has been deliberately altered or modified through genetic engineering techniques to possess new characteristics or functions
The researchers created an engineered cell that could produce insulin more efficiently.
Os pesquisadores criaram uma célula modificada geneticamente que podia produzir insulina de forma mais eficiente.
2. A cell designed or programmed to perform specific functions for therapeutic, research, or industrial purposes
CAR-T engineered cells are used in cancer immunotherapy treatments.
Células CAR-T modificadas geneticamente são usadas em tratamentos de imunoterapia do câncer.
The term 'engineered cell' is primarily used in scientific, medical, and biotechnology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in university research settings and pharmaceutical companies. The field has grown significantly with developments in CAR-T cell therapy and CRISPR gene editing, making this terminology increasingly important in contemporary medical discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
genetically modified cellsynthetic cellrecombinant celldesigner cell
Antonyms / Antônimos
wild-type cellnatural cellunmodified cell

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
célula modificada geneticamente
Standard term used in scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
célula engenheirada
Direct translation sometimes used in academic circles
São Paulo
célula modificada
Shortened form commonly used in biotech industry
Portugal
célula geneticamente engenheirada
More formal phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

genetic engineeringbiotechnologyCRISPRgene therapycell therapysynthetic biologyrecombinant DNA

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting-edge cell technology
designer cells for disease treatment
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