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Cellular (sɛˈljuːlər)
The term "cellular" refers to the characteristic of being made up of or related to cells. In biology, a cell is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently, and is often called the "building block of life".
Etymology
The term "cellular" is derived from the Latin word "cellula", which means a small room. It was first used in the mid 18th century to describe the structure of cork as it appeared under a microscope.
Related Terms
- Cell (biology): The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms. Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently, and are often called the "building block of life".
- Cellular biology: A branch of biology that studies the different structures and functions of the cell and focuses mainly on the idea of the cell as the basic unit of life.
- Cellular respiration: A set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products.
- Cellular division: The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells. Cell division usually occurs as part of a larger cell cycle.
- Cellular membrane: A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment which protects the cell from its environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cellular
- Wikipedia's article - Cellular
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