sequenciamento
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nounmasculinepl: sequenciamentos
sequencing
1. The process of determining the order of something, particularly the order of nucleotides in DNA or amino acids in proteins
DNA sequencing has revolutionized modern genetics and medicine.
O sequenciamento de DNA revolucionou a genética e a medicina modernas.
2. The arrangement or organization of events, tasks, or elements in a particular order or sequence
The sequencing of production steps ensures efficiency in manufacturing.
O sequenciamento das etapas de produção garante eficiência na fabricação.
3. In computing and programming, the process of executing instructions in a predetermined order
Proper sequencing of code execution is critical for software performance.
O sequenciamento adequado da execução de código é crítico para o desempenho do software.
The term 'sequenciamento' is predominantly used in Brazil's growing biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly in research institutions and universities. Since Brazil has significant investments in genomic research and biodiversity studies (especially related to the Amazon), this term has become increasingly common in scientific discourse. In Portugal, the variant 'sequenciação' is preferred, though sequenciamento is understood.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sequenciamento do genoma humano - Human Genome Project/sequencing
sequenciamento de próxima geração - next-generation sequencing (NGS)
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