O pesquisador de células-tronco
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Definition
"O pesquisador de células-tronco" refers to a scientist who specializes in studying stem cells to understand their properties and potential medical applications, such as developing new therapies for diseases and regenerative medicine.
Etymology
The phrase "o pesquisador de células-tronco" is Portuguese and literally means 'the stem cell researcher.' It combines "pesquisador" (researcher), derived from Latin 'perquirere,' meaning to seek thoroughly, and "células-tronco" (stem cells), where "tronco" means 'trunk' or 'stem,' metaphorically referring to the foundational cells with the ability to develop into different cell types.
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the stem cell researcher