nounmasculinepl: syncytia
sincício
1. A mass of cytoplasm containing several nuclei, formed by the fusion of cells or by repeated nuclear division without cytokinesis
The syncytium in muscle tissue allows for coordinated contraction across multiple cells.
O sincício no tecido muscular permite a contração coordenada entre múltiplas células.
2. In virology, a multinucleate cell formed by the fusion of infected cells, particularly in viral infections
The measles virus induces syncytium formation, which can be observed under a microscope.
O vírus do sarampo induz a formação de sincício, que pode ser observada ao microscópio.
This is a highly specialized scientific term used primarily in academic, medical, and research contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is not part of everyday vocabulary and is encountered mainly in educational settings, laboratories, and medical institutions. The term is consistent across both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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