nounpl: stomata (plural) / stoma (singular)
estômatos
1. Plural of stoma; microscopic pores found on the leaves and stems of plants that allow gas exchange and water transpiration
The stomata on plant leaves open during the day to allow carbon dioxide to enter for photosynthesis.
Os estômatos nas folhas das plantas se abrem durante o dia para permitir que o dióxido de carbono entre para a fotossíntese.
2. In anatomy, any small opening or pore in a body part or tissue
The medical examination revealed abnormalities in the stomata of the patient's skin tissue.
O exame médico revelou anormalidades nos estômatos do tecido da pele do paciente.
The term 'stomata' is primarily used in scientific, botanical, and medical contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is a standard vocabulary term taught in biology and botany classes worldwide. The word derives from Greek 'stoma' meaning 'mouth,' reflecting the pore-like appearance of these structures.
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