acellular

[ ey-sel-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. being without cells.
2. composed of tissue not divided into separate cells, as striated muscle fibers.

acellular

/ eɪˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology not made up of or containing cells

acellular

/ ā-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Devoid of cells. The hyphae of some fungi are acellular.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acellular¹

First recorded in 1935–40; a- ⁶ + cellular

Example Sentences

They note that the acellular vaccine does not offer as long-lasting protection as the old whole-cell versions did.

From The Daily Beast