adjective
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of, relating to, resembling, or composed of a cell or cells
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having cells or small cavities; porous
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divided into a network of cells
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textiles woven with an open texture
a cellular blanket
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designed for or involving cellular radio
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Etymology
Origin of cellular
1745–55; < New Latin cellulāris, equivalent to cellul(a) “live cell” ( Latin: “little room”; see cellule) + -āris -ar 1
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One of the most important advantages of the new microscope is its ability to reveal cellular activity without relying on fluorescent markers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
These proteins help control gene activity and are involved in important cellular maintenance processes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Beyond weight loss, intermittent fasting is often held up as a path to better health — from sharper mental clarity and improved insulin sensitivity to a longer life and cellular repair.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The benefits extended beyond changes at the cellular level.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
She explains it a little bit more, saying how she could learn about chemistry and fungus and how plants interact with their environment on the cellular level.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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