cell-like
- a word derived from cell.
Example Sentences
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That interaction might have supported chemical reactions leading toward more complex, cell-like systems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
One mechanism underlying treatment resistance may be the plasticity of cancer cells: they can change their degree of differentiation and revert to a stem cell-like state, which helps them avoid the effects of hormonal therapies.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
Inside this vibrant warren of market stalls and cell-like living spaces, though, the air hums with the punchy energy of people pulling together against a common enemy.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024
"These are people who have endured horrific and often life-threatening journeys; being trapped in small, cell-like rooms behind the high metal fences will induce fear, anxiety and panic," it said.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2023
There were a lot of small cell-like rooms beyond with nothing but beds in them.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
