Definitions

cell

[sel] / sɛl /

NOUN

smallest living organism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bacterium egg germ unit

STRONG

corpuscle embryo follicle microorganism spore utricle vacuole

WEAK

cellule haematid

NOUN

small room, container

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apartment cage chamber cubicle

STRONG

alcove antechamber bastille booth burrow cavity cloister closet compartment coop crib crypt den dungeon hold hole keep lockup nook pen receptacle recess retreat stall tower vault

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The results have been published in the scientific journal CELL.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

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