specialized cell
[/ˈspeʃəlaɪzd sel/]
nounpl: specialized cells
célula especializada
1. A cell that has differentiated to perform a specific function within an organism, having developed specific structures and characteristics adapted to that function
A neuron is a specialized cell designed to transmit electrical signals throughout the body.
Um neurônio é uma célula especializada projetada para transmitir sinais elétricos por todo o corpo.
2. A cell that has lost the ability to divide and has become adapted for a particular role in tissue or organ function
Red blood cells are specialized cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
Os glóbulos vermelhos são células especializadas que transportam oxigênio por todo o corpo.
This is primarily scientific terminology used in biology, medicine, and related fields. The term is consistent across English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions, with no significant cultural or regional variations in its usage. It is fundamental to biology education in both Brazil and the United States.
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