microtubule
[/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌtjuːb.juːl/]
nounfemininepl: microtubules / microtúbulos
microtúbulo
1. A microscopic cylindrical protein structure found in eukaryotic cells, composed primarily of alpha and beta tubulin dimers, that plays a crucial role in cell division, intracellular transport, and cell shape maintenance
Microtubules form the spindle fibers that pull chromosomes apart during cell division.
Os microtúbulos formam as fibras do fuso que separam os cromossomos durante a divisão celular.
2. One of the major components of the cytoskeleton, involved in the movement of organelles and the overall structural integrity of the cell
The organization of microtubules within the cytoskeleton is essential for cell migration.
A organização dos microtúbulos no citoesqueleto é essencial para a migração celular.
Microtubule is a technical scientific term used in cell biology, biochemistry, and medical research across both Brazil and the USA. It is primarily found in academic, educational, and professional scientific contexts. The term is identical in Portuguese and English within scientific literature, making it a cognate that is universally understood in the global scientific community.
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