cộng bào
Definition
- Noun:
- Syncytium: A multinucleated cell or mass of protoplasm resulting from the fusion of cells. This is a specialized biological term used in anatomy and cell biology.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cộng bào được hình thành do sự hợp nhất của nhiều tế bào. (A syncytium is formed by the fusion of many cells.)
- Trong quá trình phát triển phôi, một số mô có cấu trúc cộng bào. (During embryonic development, some tissues have a syncytial structure.)
Advanced Usage
- "cấu trúc cộng bào": syncytial structure.
- Virus có thể lây lan nhanh trong các mô có cấu trúc cộng bào. (Viruses can spread rapidly in tissues with a syncytial structure.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tế bào hợp bào: This is a descriptive Vietnamese phrase meaning "syncytial cell," often used interchangeably with "cộng bào" in less technical contexts.
- Cơ xương được tạo thành từ các tế bào hợp bào. (Skeletal muscle is made up of syncytial cells.)
Synonyms
- Syncytium (English): The direct and most precise equivalent term in English scientific language.
Related Phrases
- Hợp bào: A more general or alternative term sometimes used for "syncytium," emphasizing the "fusion" aspect.
- Màng hợp bào (syncytial membrane).
Notes on Usage
- "Cộng bào" is a highly specialized scientific term. It is almost exclusively used in academic, medical, and biological contexts (e.g., textbooks, research papers, professional discussions).
- It is not used in everyday conversation. In common language, one would describe the concept rather than use this specific term.
- The word is a compound of "cộng" (to combine, add together) and "bào" (cell), literally meaning "combined cells."