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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 analysis revealed that specific RNA transcripts were disrupted by the Mars-like conditions, showing how deeply these stresses affect cellular function.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

In older mice, higher levels of the protein slowed cellular metabolism in the hippocampus.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 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

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

But one key difference is that a PET scan lets researchers look at various neurotransmitters, and cellular activity—a power unimaginable just a few generations ago.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel