cell

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Noun

cellSingular
cellsPlural
1

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane

The human body is made up of trillions of cells.

2

A small room in which a prisoner is locked up or in which a monk or nun sleeps

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

3

A device containing electrodes immersed in an electrolyte, used for generating electrical energy or for electrolysis

The battery contains several cells connected in series.

4

A small group forming a nucleus of political activity, typically a secret, subversive one

The terrorist organization operates through small cells to avoid detection.

5

Each of the small subdivisions of a larger structure, such as a compartment in a honeycomb

The honeycomb is made up of thousands of hexagonal cells.

6

A mobile phone (short for cellular phone)

I left my cell at home.