Cell: meaning, definitions and examples
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cell
[ sel ]
biology
The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.
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Examples of usage
- The human body is made up of trillions of cells.
- Each cell has specific functions within the body.
technology
A small compartment or room in a prison or other institution.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spent the night in a cold, damp cell.
- The prisoner was moved to a solitary confinement cell.
mathematics
A small unit of data storage on a computer.
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Examples of usage
- The file is stored in a separate cell.
- Each cell contains specific information.
prison
To confine in a cell.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The authorities decided to cell the suspect for further questioning.
- He was celled for his involvement in the crime.
Translations
Translations of the word "cell" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรฉlula
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zelle
๐ฎ๐ฉ sel
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะปััะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ komรณrka
๐ฏ๐ต ็ดฐ่ (ใใใผใ)
๐ซ๐ท cellule
๐ช๐ธ cรฉlula
๐น๐ท hรผcre
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ buลka
๐ธ๐ฐ bunka
๐จ๐ณ ็ป่ (xรฌbฤo)
๐ธ๐ฎ celica
๐ฎ๐ธ fruma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฏแ แแแ (ujredi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ hรผceyrษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ cรฉlula
Word origin
The word 'cell' originated from the Latin word 'cella' meaning 'small room'. It was first used in English in the late 14th century to refer to small rooms or compartments. The biological meaning of 'cell' was introduced in the 17th century by Robert Hooke, who observed plant cells under a microscope. Since then, the term has been widely used in various fields such as biology, technology, and mathematics.
See also: cellar, cellphone, cells, cellular, cellularly.