Meaning & use
cellular
Relating to the cells that make up the tissues of living organisms.
See it in a sentence
The disease attacks the body at the cellular level, gradually damaging tissue over time.
Under the microscope, students could clearly see the cellular structure of the onion skin.
A note on using this word
Cellular describes biological cells in science, but informally it also refers to mobile phone networks, as in 'cellular coverage.'
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to wireless telephone networks and devices that transmit signals through local stations.
The remote village finally got cellular coverage after the new tower was built.
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