cell
[ sel ]
/ sɛl /
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noun
verb (used without object)
to live in a cell: The two prisoners had celled together for three years.
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OTHER WORDS FROM cell
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British Dictionary definitions for cell (1 of 2)
cell1
/ (sɛl) /
noun
Derived forms of cell
cell-like, adjectiveWord Origin for cell
C12: from Medieval Latin cella monk's cell, from Latin: room, storeroom; related to Latin cēlāre to hide
British Dictionary definitions for cell (2 of 2)
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Medical definitions for cell
cell
[ sĕl ]
n.
The smallest structural unit of an organism that is capable of independent functioning, consisting of one or more nuclei, cytoplasm, and various organelles, all surrounded by a semipermeable cell membrane.
A small enclosed cavity or space.
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Scientific definitions for cell
cell
[ sĕl ]
The basic unit of living matter in all organisms, consisting of protoplasm enclosed within a cell membrane. All cells except bacterial cells have a distinct nucleus that contains the cell's DNA as well as other structures (called organelles) that include mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, and vacuoles. The main source of energy for all of a cell's biological processes is ATP. See more at eukaryote prokaryote.
Any of various devices, or units within such devices, that are capable of converting some form of energy into electricity. Cells contain two electrodes and an electrolyte. See more at electrolytic cell solar cell voltaic cell.
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Cultural definitions for cell (1 of 2)
cell
The basic unit of all living things except viruses. In advanced organisms, cells consist of a nucleus (which contains genetic material), cytoplasm, and organelles, all of which are surrounded by a cell membrane.
notes for cell
Groups of cells with similar structure and function form tissues.
Cultural definitions for cell (2 of 2)
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