non-dividing phase
[nɑn-dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ feɪz]
nounpl: non-dividing phases
fase não divisória
1. The period in the cell cycle when a cell is not actively undergoing mitosis or meiosis; typically refers to interphase when the cell is performing its normal metabolic functions and preparing for division
During the non-dividing phase, the cell accumulates nutrients and replicates its DNA in preparation for mitosis.
Durante a fase não divisória, a célula acumula nutrientes e replica seu DNA em preparação para a mitose.
2. A resting state of the cell cycle characterized by normal cellular functions and growth without chromosome segregation
Most cells spend the majority of their life cycle in the non-dividing phase, performing their designated functions.
A maioria das células passa a maior parte de seu ciclo celular na fase não divisória, realizando suas funções designadas.
This is technical scientific terminology used consistently across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking academic and medical contexts. The term is primarily encountered in biology, cell biology, and medical education. Portuguese speakers often use 'interfase' as a direct equivalent or synonym, which is universally understood in scientific communities in both Brazil and Portugal.
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