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cellular

cel·lu·lar [ séllyələr ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. containing small parts or groups: relating to small parts or groups that make up a whole

2. cell biology of living cells: relating to or consisting of living cells

3. telecommunications organized into cells: organized as a system of cells, especially for radio communication

4. geology industry porous: porous in texture and containing many small cavities

5. textiles open-textured: woven or knitted to produce thick open-textured cloth

[Mid-18th century. Via French< modern Latin cellularis< Latin cellula (see cellule)]

cel·lu·lar·i·ty [ sèllyə lárrətee ] noun
cel·lu·lar·ly [ séllyələrlee ] adverb
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