unbalanced insertion
[/ʌnˈbælənst ɪnˈsɜrʃən/]
nounpl: unbalanced insertions
inserção desequilibrada
1. In genetics, the insertion of a DNA segment into a chromosome in a way that results in unequal distribution of genetic material between daughter cells during cell division
The unbalanced insertion led to monosomy in one daughter cell and trisomy in the other.
A inserção desequilibrada resultou em monossomia em uma célula filha e trissomia na outra.
2. In data structures and computer science, an insertion operation that disrupts the equilibrium or balance of a tree or data structure
An unbalanced insertion into the binary search tree caused performance degradation.
Uma inserção desequilibrada na árvore de busca binária causou degradação de desempenho.
3. Any placement or introduction of an element that creates asymmetry or instability in a system
The unbalanced insertion of weight on one side of the scale made it tilt.
A inserção desequilibrada do peso em um lado da balança a fez inclinar.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in scientific and medical contexts in both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is commonly found in genetics textbooks, computational biology research, and computer science literature. The term reflects the influence of English scientific terminology in academic communities across Portuguese-speaking regions.
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