cell

Meanings

• noun

  A basic unit of life, typically microscopic, consisting of a membrane-bound cytoplasm and one or more nuclei containing genetic material.

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛl/
   
   
   
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2. /sɛl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

prison cell

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cell
bell , well

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Variants

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cel , cell , cells , cels , cell biologist , cell biologists , cell biology , cell bodies , cell body , cell cycle , cell cycles , cell division , cell divisions , cell line , cell lines , cell-mediated , cell membrane , cell membranes , cell phone , cell phones , cellphone , cellphones

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Etymology

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From Old English cēlan, from Proto-Germanic *kellōn-, from Proto-Indo-European *ghel- (to hide).

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Trivia

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1. The first microscopic observation of a cell was made by Robert Hooke in 1665.

2. The largest known cell is the ostrich egg, which can measure up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) in length and diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cell membrane: A selectively permeable membrane that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell and separates it from the extracellular environment.

2. Cell nucleus: The central part of a eukaryotic cell that contains most of the cell's genetic material.

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Culture

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In literature and science, 'cell' is a significant term. For instance, in literature, 'cell' is used metaphorically to describe an individual or a small group in a larger society. In science, 'cell' is the basic unit of life and is essential for understanding biology.

How to Memorize "cell"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a microscopic organism made up of various structures like a nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, etc. Visualize the cell membrane surrounding the cytoplasm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cell' with the concept of a small, basic unit of life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cells Are Living Energy Reservoirs' to remember the definition of a cell.

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