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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interphaseresting phasenon-mitotic phasegap phasegrowth phase
Antonyms / Antônimos
dividing phasemitotic phaseM phasedivision phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fase não divisória
standard scientific terminology used in biology textbooks and academic contexts
Portugal
fase não divisória
same term used in Portuguese scientific literature with identical meaning
Brazil - Academic
fase de repouso
alternative term emphasizing the resting nature of the phase
Brazil - Academic
interfase
commonly used synonym in Portuguese-language biology education

Related Words

cell cycleinterphaseG1 phaseS phaseG2 phasemitosiscytokinesischromosome replication

Related Idioms & Phrases

the cell is at rest
in a dormant state
outside the division cycle
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