la

feminine

/ˈθelula/ ES

/ˈselula/ MX

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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

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 .

Skin cells renew themselves constantly.

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This word is part of lesson 44.