multiple cells

[ˈmʌltɪpəl sɛlz]
noun phrase
múltiplas células
1. A collection of two or more cells, typically in biological, medical, or computational contexts
The microscope revealed multiple cells dividing simultaneously.
O microscópio revelou múltiplas células se dividindo simultaneamente.
2. In computing, a reference to several spreadsheet cells at once
You can format multiple cells by selecting them and applying the same style.
Você pode formatar múltiplas células selecionando-as e aplicando o mesmo estilo.
3. In biology, organisms or tissues composed of more than one cell
Multicellular organisms contain multiple cells organized into tissues and organs.
Organismos multicelulares contêm múltiplas células organizadas em tecidos e órgãos.
This is primarily a scientific and technical term used in educational and research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities and research institutions, the term 'múltiplas células' is standard in biology, medicine, and life sciences curricula. The term is neutral across regional variants and carries the same meaning in both European and Brazilian Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
many cellsnumerous cellsseveral cellsmúltiplas célulasvárias células
Antonyms / Antônimos
single cellone cellcélula únicacélula individual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
múltiplas células
Standard academic and scientific usage
Portugal
múltiplas células
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in scientific contexts
São Paulo
múltiplas células
Common in universities and research institutions
Medical/Scientific English
células múltiplas
Alternative Portuguese construction, less common

Related Words

cell divisioncellular biologymulticellularcell structurecéluladivisão celularbiologia celularmulticelular

Related Idioms & Phrases

multiple cell division
multiple cell culture
divisão de múltiplas células
cultura de múltiplas células
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