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

Example Sentences

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Researchers at Hokkaido University wanted to understand whether the specific way a cell fails during division changes what happens afterward.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Using live cell imaging and chromosome specific labeling techniques, the scientists tracked how cells behaved after undergoing whole genome duplication through the two different mechanisms.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

When combined with Merck’s Keytruda, the treatment improved progression-free survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

During the trial the court heard Gedel had gone into Watkins' cell at about 09:20 BST, less than 20 minutes after it was unlocked for the morning.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I stood in the center of my cell in a frenzy of excitement.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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