cell biology

noun

: a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells and their constituents : cytology sense 1a
cell biologist noun

Examples of cell biology in a Sentence

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However, its flexible backbone lets RNA fold into a number of shapes that can impact cell biology. Annie Melchor, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024 Since then, researchers have learned a lot about the cell biology underlying these rhythms. Elizabeth Landau, quantamagazine.org, 11 Oct. 2024 At the most fundamental level of cell biology, metabolites turn on and off molecular switchesin your genes through a process called epigenetics that can affect both you and your offspring. Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024 Crushed, the team pivoted to a more specialized cell biology journal, and the paper was quickly published. Byjohn Travis, science.org, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cell biology 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cell biology was in 1889

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“Cell biology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cell%20biology. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cell biology

noun
: a branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, and life history of cells and their constituents : cytology sense 1a
Cooperation among the cytoplasmic elements is an emerging area of study in cell biology.Jean L. Marx, Science
cell biologist noun
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