cellular
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adjective \ˈsel-yə-lər\Definition of CELLULAR
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: of, relating to, or consisting of cells
2
: containing cavities : having a porous texture <cellular rocks>
3
: of, relating to, or being a radiotelephone system in which a geographical area (as a city) is divided into small sections each served by a transmitter of limited range <cellular phones>
— cel·lu·lar·i·ty \ˌsel-yə-ˈla-rə-tē, -ˈler-ə-\ noun
See Examples of CELLULAR
- Researchers are observing the course of the disease at the cellular level.
Origin of CELLULAR
New Latin cellularis, from cellula living cell, from Latin, diminutive of cella small room
First Known Use: circa 1739
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nouncel·lu·lar
adjective \ˈsel-yə-lər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CELLULAR
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: of, relating to, or consisting of cells
2
: cell-mediated <cellular immunity>
—cel·lu·lar·i·ty \ˌsel-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē\ noun, plural cel·lu·lar·i·ties
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