Meaning & use

cellular

adjective·Academic

Relating to the cells that make up the tissues of living organisms.

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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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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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