Meaning of the word cellular in English

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cellular

US /ˈsel.jə.lɚ/

UK /ˈsel.jə.lɚ/

Adjective

relating to or consisting of living cells

Example:

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The human body is made up of trillions of cellular structures.

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Scientists are studying the cellular mechanisms of disease.

Synonym:

cytological biological

relating to or denoting a system of mobile communication that uses a number of interconnected radio transmitters (cells) to relay transmissions from one area to another

Example:

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She made a call on her cellular phone.

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The area has good cellular coverage.

Synonym:

mobile wireless

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cellular phone