cellular (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛljələr/
Definition
Relating to or consisting of cells, the basic structural and functional units of living organisms.
Examples
The microscope revealed the intricate cellular structure of the plant tissue.
Scientists are studying the cellular mechanisms of aging.
Damage to cellular DNA can lead to serious health problems.
How to Use cellular
- cellular respiration (collocation)
- The metabolic process by which organisms convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). — "Mitochondria are the primary sites of cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells."
- cellular structure (collocation)
- The arrangement of cells within a tissue, organ, or organism. — "The pathologist noted an abnormal cellular structure in the biopsy sample."
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