cell — the smallest structural unit of an organism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the smallest structural unit of an organism
Pronunciation (IPA): /sel/
Korean meaning: 세포
Korean pronunciation: 셀 (강세: 셀)
Example Sentences
- My phone died because the battery cell gave up on life, just like me on Monday mornings.
- Scientists discovered that laughter can actually boost your immune cells.
- The monk spent years in his tiny cell, probably wondering if he could order pizza delivery.
cell
NOUN//sel//
the smallest structural unit of an organism
Scientists observe individual cells under a powerful microscope in the laboratory
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Every cell within this shell has secrets to tell!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cella' meaning a small room or chamber, originally used to describe monastic cells. Later adopted in biology to describe the smallest unit of living organisms.
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“My phone died because the battery cell gave up on life, just like me on Monday mornings.”
“Scientists discovered that laughter can actually boost your immune cells.”
“The monk spent years in his tiny cell, probably wondering if he could order pizza delivery.”
“Each cell in our body works harder than most people on Friday afternoons.”
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