acellular
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/eɪˈsɛljələr/
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/eɪˈsɛljʊlə/
without cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acellular' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cellular' from Latin 'cellula' meaning 'small room or cell'.
Historical Evolution
'acellular' was formed by combining the prefix 'a-' with 'cellular', which evolved from the Latin 'cellula'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not having cells', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not consisting of, divided into, or containing cells.
The acellular vaccine is considered safer for children.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 19:38