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la

feminine

/ˈθelula/

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Translation

cell

Word origin

From Latin cellula ('little chamber'), a diminutive of cella ('storeroom, chamber'). The same root gives English 'cell' and 'cellar'.

Origin
Latin
Root
cellula
English cognates
cell, cellar

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcélulas

Examples

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The human body has trillions of cells.

contiene .

Each cell contains its own genetic information.

microscopio .

We studied cells under the microscope in class.

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Do you know how a cell divides?

renuevan constantemente.

Skin cells renew themselves constantly.

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This word is part of lesson 44.