cellular

[sel-yuh-ler]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by cellules or cells, especially minute compartments or cavities.

2. of or relating to cellular phones.

cellular

/ ˈsɛljʊlə, ˌsɛljʊˈlærɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, resembling, or composed of a cell or cells

2. having cells or small cavities; porous

3. divided into a network of cells

4. textiles woven with an open texture

   a cellular blanket

5. designed for or involving cellular radio

Other Word Forms

• cellularity noun
• cellularly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cellular¹

1745–55; < New Latin cellulāris, equivalent to cellul(a) “live cell” ( Latin: “little room”; cellule ) + -āris -ar ¹

Example Sentences

This genetic code is essential for generating cellular energy and for sending important signals both within the cell and beyond it.

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Spermine supports cell movement and activity and is involved in many different cellular processes.

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Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University report that they may have found a way to halt, or even reverse, the loss of cellular energy that comes with damage and aging.

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Ribosomes also help detect cellular stress and can trigger protective actions when the cell encounters harmful conditions.

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"We aim to identify the master regulators of cellular identity," he says.

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