normal cell
[/ˈnɔːrməl sel/]
nounpl: normal cells
célula normal
1. A healthy cell that functions properly and divides in a controlled manner, maintaining normal biological processes without abnormal mutations or pathological changes
Normal cells have strict controls on how many times they can divide and when they should die.
As células normais têm controles rigorosos sobre quantas vezes podem se dividir e quando devem morrer.
2. In contrast to cancer or diseased cells, a cell that exhibits standard physiological characteristics and regulatory mechanisms
The difference between a normal cell and a cancer cell lies in the ability to regulate growth.
A diferença entre uma célula normal e uma célula cancerosa está na capacidade de regular o crescimento.
This is primarily medical and scientific terminology used uniformly across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is essential vocabulary in oncology, cell biology, and medical education. There are no significant cultural variations in usage between Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking regions.
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