termociclador

[tɛɾ.mo.si.klɐ.ˈdoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: termocicladores
thermal cycler; thermocycler
1. A laboratory instrument that automates the process of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) by cycling through precise temperature changes to denature, anneal, and extend DNA strands
The termociclador was programmed to run 35 cycles of amplification for the genetic analysis.
O termociclador foi programado para executar 35 ciclos de amplificação para a análise genética.
2. A device used in molecular biology and genetic testing to rapidly heat and cool samples in controlled sequences
Modern termocicladores can process multiple samples simultaneously with high precision.
Os termocicladores modernos podem processar múltiplas amostras simultaneamente com alta precisão.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term used primarily in university laboratories, research institutions, and molecular biology facilities in Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the importance of molecular genetics and biotechnology in contemporary scientific practice. The term is borrowed from English but has been fully adopted into Portuguese scientific vocabulary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
amplificador térmicociclador térmicomáquina de PCR

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
termociclador
Standard term used in scientific and laboratory contexts throughout Brazil
Portugal
termociclador
Same term used in Portuguese scientific communities, sometimes with English 'thermocycler' also accepted
Technical English
thermal cycler / thermocycler
English equivalent commonly used in international scientific literature

Related Words

PCRreação em cadeia da polimeraseDNAamplificaçãolaboratóriogenética molecular
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