Synonyms for
Cells
Definition
Cells are the smallest unit of life that can function independently. They are the basic building blocks of all living organisms.
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Common collocations
- cell division
- cell membrane
- blood cells
- nerve cells
- plant cells
- animal cells
- prison cell
- battery cell
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Usage note
The word 'cells' can refer to biological units, small rooms (especially in a prison), or compartments in a larger structure. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- Cells are the building blocks of all living things.
- Blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
- Plant cells have a cell wall that gives them support.
- The cells in our body work together to keep us healthy.
- Scientists study cells to learn more about how living things work.
Quotes
I have been frequently asked, especially by women, how I could reconcile family life with a scientific career. Well, it has not been easy.
I am among those who think that science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale.
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.