single cell
[/ˈsɪŋɡəl sɛl/]
nounpl: single cells
célula única
1. an individual cell, especially in biological contexts referring to organisms or structures composed of one cell
A bacterium is a single cell organism that reproduces by division.
Uma bactéria é um organismo de célula única que se reproduz por divisão.
2. in scientific research, a cell isolated for individual study or analysis
Single cell analysis has revolutionized our understanding of cellular heterogeneity.
A análise de célula única revolucionou nossa compreensão da heterogeneidade celular.
3. in technology, a single unit or compartment in a battery, storage device, or grid structure
Each single cell in the solar panel converts sunlight into electricity.
Cada célula única no painel solar converte luz solar em eletricidade.
The term 'single cell' has become increasingly important in modern scientific discourse in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in genomics and biotechnology research. Brazilian universities and research institutions use 'célula única' in academic and scientific publications, aligning with international scientific terminology.
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