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acellular
[a-sel´u-ler]lacking cells or not cellular in structure.
a·cel·lu·lar
(ā-sel'yū-lăr),1. Devoid of cells. Synonym(s): noncellular (2)
2. A term applied to unicellular organisms that do not become multicellular and are complete within a single cell unit; frequently applied to protozoans to emphasize their complete organization within a single cell.
[G. a- priv. + L. cellula, a small chamber]
acellular
/acel·lu·lar/ (a-sel´u-ler) not cellular in structure.acellular
(ā-sĕl′yə-lər)adj.
Containing no cells; not made of cells.
acellular
[āsel′yələr]
without cells.
acellular
adjective Lacking cells, typically used in reference to a body fluid—e.g., ascitic fluid, CSF, cysts that have no cells.a·cel·lu·lar
(ā-sel'yū-lăr)1. Devoid of cells.
2. A term applied to unicellular organisms that do not become multicellular and are complete within a single cell unit.
[G. a- priv. + L. cellula, a small chamber]
acellular
Devoid of cells. Some connective tissues incorporate acellular areas.acellular
(of an organism) having a body which is not composed of cells. Acellular organisms may have a complex structure differentiated into specialized areas and ORGANELLES. Such organisms are also described as unicellular, although this adjective suggests a simple structure, which is not the case.a·cel·lu·lar
(ā-sel'yū-lăr)Devoid of cells.
[G. a- priv. + L. cellula, a small chamber]
acellular,
adj not composed of or having cells.
acellular
not cellular in structure.