cellular

[ sel-yuh-ler ]
/ ˈsɛl yə lər /

adjective

pertaining to or characterized by cellules or cells, especially minute compartments or cavities.
of or relating to cellular phones.

Origin of cellular

1745–55; < New Latin cellulāris, equivalent to cellul(a) live cell (Latin: little room; see cellule) + -āris -ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM cellular

cel·lu·lar·i·ty, noun cel·lu·lar·ly, adverb

Words nearby cellular

cellophane, cellophane noodle, cellosolve, cellphone, cellula, cellular, cellular biology, cellular differentiation, cellular immune response, cellular immunodeficiency, cellular infiltration

British Dictionary definitions for cellularity

cellular
/ (ˈsɛljʊlə) /

adjective

of, relating to, resembling, or composed of a cell or cells
having cells or small cavities; porous
divided into a network of cells
textiles woven with an open texture a cellular blanket
designed for or involving cellular radio

Derived forms of cellular

cellularity (ˌsɛljʊˈlærɪtɪ), noun

Medical definitions for cellularity (1 of 2)

cellularity
[ sĕl′yə-lăr′ĭ-tē ]

n.

The state of a tissue or other mass with regard to the degree, quality, or condition of cells present in it.

Medical definitions for cellularity (2 of 2)

cellular
[ sĕl′yə-lər ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling a cell.
Consisting of, composed of, or containing a cell or cells.