cell

noun countable

US /sel/

Word Forms

singular	cell
plural	cells

1
biologythe smallest part of a living structure that can operate as an independent unit. The middle of a cell is called the nucleus
nerve/blood/brain/cancer cells
Synonyms and related words
Cell biology
axon
bioprinting
cell
2
a small room where a prisoner is kept
a police/prison cell
Synonyms and related words
Types of prison or detention center
boot camp
borstal
brig
1. 2a
  a small room where a monk or a nun sleeps in a religious community
  Synonyms and related words
  Rooms and areas in religious buildings
  apse
  cell
  chancel
3
an individual unit inside a structure consisting of many similar units
a cell in a honeycomb
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General words for parts
part
unit
section
4
physicsa piece of equipment that uses chemicals, heat, or light to produce electricity
Synonyms and related words
Equipment for making and storing electricity
accumulator
battery
battery pack
5
an area containing a radio station that passes on signals for cell phones
Synonyms and related words
Radio, radar and sonar signals
cell
directional
footprint
6
computinga small square in a pattern of squares on a computer spreadsheet for writing numbers or words in
Synonyms and related words
On the computer screen
active window
avatar
bar
7
a small group of people who work together as members of a larger organization, often a political one
Synonyms and related words
Small groups of people
cadre
cell
chosen few
8
spokena cell phone
Synonyms and related words
Telephones and telecommunication equipment
3G
4G
5G

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