O núcleo
Example: O núcleo da célula controla suas funções vitais diariamente.
Definition
"O núcleo" refers to the central part of a cell that controls its vital functions daily. It is essential for regulating activities such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction within the cell.
Etymology
The term "o núcleo" comes from the Latin word 'nucleus,' meaning 'kernel' or 'core.' It was adopted into Portuguese to describe the central and most important part of something, especially in biology to refer to the cell's control center.
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