secondary branches
[ˈsɛkənderi ˈbræntʃɪz]
nounpl: secondary branches
ramos secundários
1. Branches that extend from primary branches in a hierarchical structure, such as in trees, organizational systems, or anatomical structures
The secondary branches of the oak tree spread out in multiple directions.
Os ramos secundários da árvore de carvalho se espalhavam em múltiplas direções.
2. In business or organizational contexts, subdivisions or departments that report to main divisions
The company expanded by opening secondary branches in five new cities.
A empresa se expandiu abrindo ramos secundários em cinco novas cidades.
3. In anatomy, smaller blood vessels or nerve pathways that branch off from larger ones
The secondary branches of the artery supply blood to the surrounding tissues.
Os ramos secundários da artéria irrigam os tecidos adjacentes.
In Brazilian business culture, 'ramos secundários' or 'filiais secundárias' refers to branch offices, which are common in expanding companies. The term is neutral and widely used in both formal organizational structures and botanical discussions. In Portugal, the term is identical, reflecting shared Portuguese vocabulary.
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