acellular

adjective

Pronunciation: /eɪˈsɛljʊlər/

Definition

Lacking cells or a cellular structure.

Examples

• Viruses are often classified as acellular entities because they cannot perform metabolic processes independently.

• The research team examined the acellular matrix to see if it could support the growth of new tissue.

• Certain primitive organisms exist in an acellular state for the majority of their life cycle.

Synonyms of acellular

Words with a similar meaning to acellular:

• non-cellular
• unicellular
• inorganic
• structureless

Antonyms of acellular

Words with the opposite meaning to acellular:

• cellular

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