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cellular

[sel-yuh-ler] / ˈsɛl yə lər /
ADJECTIVE
organic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
biological nuclear
STRONG
anatomical constitutional essential fundamental integral living necessary original primary prime primitive principal
WEAK
amoebic animate basal biotic elemental inherent innate live plasmic structural vital
Antonyms
STRONG
accessory auxiliary extra inessential minor secondary trivial unimportant unnecessary
WEAK
inorganic man-made unnatural

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This suggests that different types of stress can activate slightly different cellular responses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Your editorial overlooks this primary driver of customer savings and disproportionately attributes falling prices to cellular providers and government spectrum auctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Known for its tech-forward treatments in blood circulation, tissue health and cellular vitality, the studio offers therapies for toning skin, relieving muscle soreness and lymphatic drainage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Sean Eddy, a professor of molecular and cellular biology, said about 70% of the grades he gives are A’s because that many students meet the threshold for what he considers mastery of the material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The research that led to our present understanding of cellular oxidation is one of the most impressive accomplishments in all biology and biochemistry.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson