Célula (en. Cell)

/ˈθelula/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Smallest unit of organisms, capable of carrying out vital functions.

Example_sentence: The cells of the human body have different functions.

Las células del cuerpo humano tienen diferentes funciones.

Definition_text: Element of the tissues that make up organs.

Example_sentence: Muscle tissue is made up of muscle cells.

El tejido muscular está compuesto por células musculares.

Definition_text: Small room or enclosure.

Example_sentence: He was locked in a prison cell.

Fue encerrado en una célula de la prisión.

Definition_text: Group of organized people for a specific purpose, especially in politics.

Example_sentence: The party cell held a meeting to plan strategies.

La célula del partido realizó una reunión para planificar estrategias.

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'cella', meaning 'cell' or 'small room'.

Phrase: stem cell

Meaning: Cell that has the ability to multiply and differentiate into various types of cells.

célula madre

Phrase: work cell

Meaning: Group formed to perform a specific task.

célula de trabajo

Phrase: criminal cell

Meaning: Organized group of people who commit crimes.

célula criminal

Related_word: blood

Description: Relating to blood or the cells that compose it.

sanguínea

Related_word: neuron

Description: Cell of the nervous system that transmits electrical impulses.

neurona

Related_word: bacterial

Description: Relating to bacteria or unicellular microorganisms.

bacteriana

Meaning: In prison, it refers to a cell or room.

Example: They put him in a cell for disobedience.

Lo metieron en una célula por desobediencia.

Meaning: In terms of groups, it refers to a small organization.

Example: The local cell met to discuss the elections.

La célula local se reunió para discutir las elecciones.