celled

[ seld ]

/ sɛld /

adjective

having a cell or cells (often used in combination): The ameba is a single-celled animal.

Origin of celled

First recorded in 1640–50; cell¹ + -ed³

Words nearby celled

cellaret, cellarman, cellarmaster, cellblock, celle, celled, cellentani, cellhouse, cellini, cellini's halo, cellist

Definition for celled (2 of 2)

cell ¹

[ sel ]

/ sɛl /

noun

a small room, as in a convent or prison.

any of various small compartments or bounded areas forming part of a whole.

a small group acting as a unit within a larger organization: a local cell of the Communist party.

Biology. a usually microscopic structure containing nuclear and cytoplasmic material enclosed by a semipermeable membrane and, in plants, a cell wall; the basic structural unit of all organisms.

Entomology. one of the areas into which the wing of an insect is divided by the veins.

Botany. locule.

Electricity.

Also called battery, electric cell, electrochemical cell, galvanic cell, voltaic cell. a device that generates electrical energy from chemical energy, usually consisting of two different conducting substances placed in an electrolyte.Compare dry cell.
solar cell.

Also called electrolytic cell. Physical Chemistry. a device for producing electrolysis, consisting essentially of the electrolyte, its container, and the electrodes.

Aeronautics. the gas container of a balloon.

Ecclesiastical. a monastery or nunnery, usually small, dependent on a larger religious house.

Telecommunications.

one of the distinct geographical areas covered by a radio transmitter in a cellular phone system.
cell phone.

verb (used without object)

to live in a cell: The two prisoners had celled together for three years.

Origin of cell

before 1150; 1665–75 for def 4; Middle English celle < Old French celle < Medieval Latin cella monastic cell, Latin: room (see cella); Old English cell < Medieval Latin, as above; see cella

OTHER WORDS FROM cell

cell-like, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for celled

Ovary 2- (or in n. 5 falsely 3–4-) celled, with 1–several ovules in each cell.

The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States |Asa Gray
The berry (c) is four345 -celled, each cell containing a one-seeded nut.

Botany for Ladies |Jane Loudon
They are one celled animals (our most primitive) and are related to some of the parasites that cause disease.

Florida Caverns State Park |Robert O. Vernon
Fruit 2- (rarely 3-) celled; the crustaceous carpels into which it splits all closed and indehiscent.

The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States |Asa Gray

And as he strove to lift it he felt in that unmistakable omnipotency of weight that it was seamed and celled with gold.

From Sand Hill to Pine |Bret Harte

British Dictionary definitions for celled (1 of 2)

cell ¹

/ (sɛl) /

noun

a small simple room, as in a prison, convent, monastery, or asylum; cubicle

any small compartment the cells of a honeycomb

biology the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms. It consists of a nucleus, containing the genetic material, surrounded by the cytoplasm in which are mitochondria, lysosomes, ribosomes, and other organelles. All cells are bounded by a cell membrane; plant cells have an outer cell wall in addition

biology any small cavity or area, such as the cavity containing pollen in an anther

a device for converting chemical energy into electrical energy, usually consisting of a container with two electrodes immersed in an electrolyte See also primary cell, secondary cell, dry cell, wet cell, fuel cell

short for electrolytic cell

a small religious house dependent upon a larger one

a small group of persons operating as a nucleus of a larger political, religious, or other organization Communist cell

maths a small unit of volume in a mathematical coordinate system

zoology one of the areas on an insect wing bounded by veins

the geographical area served by an individual transmitter in a cellular radio network

Derived forms of cell

cell-like, adjective

Word Origin for cell

C12: from Medieval Latin cella monk's cell, from Latin: room, storeroom; related to Latin cēlāre to hide

British Dictionary definitions for celled (2 of 2)

cell ²

/ (sɛl) /

noun

a variant spelling of cel

Medical definitions for celled

cell

[ sĕl ]

n.

The smallest structural unit of an organism that is capable of independent functioning, consisting of one or more nuclei, cytoplasm, and various organelles, all surrounded by a semipermeable cell membrane.

A small enclosed cavity or space.

Scientific definitions for celled

cell

[ sĕl ]

The basic unit of living matter in all organisms, consisting of protoplasm enclosed within a cell membrane. All cells except bacterial cells have a distinct nucleus that contains the cell's DNA as well as other structures (called organelles) that include mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, and vacuoles. The main source of energy for all of a cell's biological processes is ATP. See more at eukaryote prokaryote.

Any of various devices, or units within such devices, that are capable of converting some form of energy into electricity. Cells contain two electrodes and an electrolyte. See more at electrolytic cell solar cell voltaic cell.

Other words from cell

cellular adjective

Cultural definitions for celled (1 of 2)

cell

A region of the atmosphere in which air tends to circulate without flowing outward.

Cultural definitions for celled (2 of 2)

cell

The basic unit of all living things except viruses. In advanced organisms, cells consist of a nucleus (which contains genetic material), cytoplasm, and organelles, all of which are surrounded by a cell membrane.

notes for cell

Groups of cells with similar structure and function form tissues.

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