multicellular unit
[ˌmʌl.ti.ˈsɛl.jə.lər ˈjuː.nɪt]
nounpl: multicellular units
unidade multicelular
1. An organism, structure, or functional group composed of multiple cells working together as a coordinated system
The human body is a multicellular unit made up of trillions of cells organized into tissues and organs.
O corpo humano é uma unidade multicelular composta por trilhões de células organizadas em tecidos e órgãos.
2. In biology, a group of cells that function together to perform a specific biological role or maintain structural integrity
A muscle tissue represents a multicellular unit specialized for contraction and movement.
Um tecido muscular representa uma unidade multicelular especializada em contração e movimento.
3. Any biological assembly where multiple cells are interdependent and cannot function effectively as isolated individual cells
A colony of bacteria may function as a multicellular unit despite each cell retaining its individuality.
Uma colônia de bactérias pode funcionar como uma unidade multicelular, apesar de cada célula manter sua individualidade.
This is primarily a scientific and academic term used in biology, medicine, and related fields in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential terminology in educational curricula and research publications. The term reflects modern understanding of cellular biology and is used uniformly across Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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