cellular
pronunciation
How to pronounce cellular in British English:
UK [ˈseljələ(r)]
How to pronounce cellular in American English:
US [ˈseljələr]
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- Adjective:
- relating to cells
- characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)
Word Origin
- cellular (adj.)
- 1753, with reference to cellular tissue, from Modern Latin cellularis "of little cells," from cellula "little cell," diminutive of cella (see cell). Of mobile phone systems (in which the area served is divided into "cells" of a few square miles served by transmitters), 1977. Related: Cellularity.
Example
- 1. That would cause all cellular garbage disposal to cease .
- 2. Could the same principle apply at the cellular level ?
- 3. Blebbing is important in a variety of cellular processes .
- 4. Need a centrifuge to separate your dna from cellular junk ?
- 5. Just notice that these are all artificial cellular level concerns .