specimen count
[ˈspɛsɪmən kaʊnt]
nounpl: specimen counts
contagem de espécimes
1. The total number of individual samples or biological/physical examples collected, analyzed, or documented in a scientific study or laboratory examination
The specimen count in the pathology lab reached 500 samples this month.
A contagem de espécimes no laboratório de patologia atingiu 500 amostras neste mês.
2. In entomology or biology, the enumeration of organisms or insects collected during field research or surveys
The specimen count for butterfly species increased significantly after the spring migration.
A contagem de espécimes para espécies de borboletas aumentou significativamente após a migração da primavera.
3. The documentation and tallying of physical samples in museums, herbaria, or research collections
The museum's specimen count includes over 10,000 fossilized remains.
A contagem de espécimes do museu inclui mais de 10.000 restos fossilizados.
The term 'specimen count' is widely used in both American and Brazilian scientific communities, particularly in medical laboratories, museums, and biological research institutions. In Brazil, this terminology is standardized in academic curricula and laboratory protocols, reflecting the influence of international scientific standards. It is a formal, technical term rarely used in casual conversation and primarily appears in scientific reports, research papers, and laboratory documentation.
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