ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CELL
From Medieval Latin cella monk's cell, from Latin: room, storeroom; related to Latin cēlāre to hide.
WHAT DOES CELL MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of cell in the English dictionary
The first definition of cell in the dictionary is a small simple room, as in a prison, convent, monastery, or asylum; cubicle. Other definition of cell is any small compartment. Cell is also the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms. It consists of a nucleus, containing the genetic material, surrounded by the cytoplasm in which are mitochondria, lysosomes, ribosomes, and other organelles. All cells are bounded by a cell membrane; plant cells have an outer cell wall in addition.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CELL»
The term «cell» is very widely used and occupies the
2.344 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «CELL»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
cell.
The federal and state governments should ban the use of taxpayer funds to support cloning and embryonic stem cell research.
In Darwin's time all of biology was a black box: not only the cell, or the eye, or digestion, or immunity, but every biological structure and function because, ultimately, no one could explain how biological processes occurred.
Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life.
How absurd that our students tuck their cell phones, BlackBerrys, iPads, and iPods into their backpacks when they enter a classroom and pull out a tattered textbook.
The average person doesn't understand what a stem cell is. There's a lack of health literacy in our nation. So the public can't really get into this dialogue because they don't understand the complexity of stem cells, not the faith-based approach, not the ideological or political, but the science behind stem cells.
We know that in 2001 it was believed 78 stem cell lines existed. But now we know there are only 22 that are viable, and they have been contaminated with mouse stem cells.
This attempt to isolate cell constituents might have been a failure if they had been destroyed by the relative brutality of the technique employed. But this did not happen.
I've always said, 'Besides Kiefer Sutherland, I talked on a cell phone more than any other actor on a TV show.'
My cell phone bill and my cable gets cut off all the time. Not because I don't have the money, but because I just forget to pay my bills.
Cord blood stem cell units have been shown to be a suitable alternative to adult bone marrow for the treatment of many diseases, including sickle cell anemia.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CELL»
Discover the use of
cell in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cell and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
By Halloween, every major city from New York to Moscow stank to the empty heavens and the world as it had been was a memory.' The event became known as The Pulse. The virus was carried by every cell phone operating within the entire world.
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Molecular Biology of the
Cell: Reference edition
Ideal for libraries, laboratories, and researchers, this Reference Edition provides the complete text of Chapters 1-25 in printed format.
Is Al-Qa'eda about to attack London?
This Third Edition of Medical Cell Biology focuses on the scientific aspects of cell biology important to medical students, dental students, veterinary students, and prehealth undergraduates.
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Essential
Cell Biology, Fourth Edition
The text and figures are easy-to-follow, accurate, clear, and engaging for the introductory student.
Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Karen Hopkin, 2013
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Cell Phones: Invisible Hazards in the Wireless Age
The author takes on the cell phone industry, questioning the health effects of this new technology, such as microwave radiation, and asking whether the manufacturers of cell phones have conducted enough safety testing of their products.
George Louis Carlo, Martin Schram, 2002
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Understanding Sickle
Cell Disease
This book was written for all who are interested in this disease--those who have it, their families, the carriers of the sickle cell gene, teachers, and those who wish to update their information about it.
Certain basic scientific facts are included, it is true, but the majority of the contents are based upon the clinical work.
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Fundamentals of the Stem
Cell Debate: The Scientific, ...
This book encompasses the complexities without sacrificing the other main virtue of the collection: to definitively illuminate the debate for all.
Kristen R. Monroe, Ronald Baker Miller, Jerome S. Tobis, 2008
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Animal
Cell Culture: Essential Methods
This is a comprehensive research guide that describes both the key new techniques and more established methods.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CELL»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
cell is used in the context of the following news items.
Cristiano Ronaldo Finds Woman's Lost Cell Phone in Vegas, Treats …
But sadly, she lost her cell phone at some point during the magic festivities. And not only did some kind stranger find it and return it, but that ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
RAFT™ 3D Cell Culture System
The RAFT™ System uses a patented absorber technology to create cell layers in high-density collagen that mimic the in vivo environment. «The Scientist, Jul 15»
Sculpting a cell's backside: New protein found to help cells move …
When Greek mythology and cell biology meet, you get the protein Callipygian, recently discovered and named by researchers at The Johns ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
Researchers discover strong break on cell division
The protein complex SWI/SNF that loosens tightly wrapped up DNA is also a strong inhibitor of cell division, at the time that cells take on ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
Stem cell donor found for Burlington teen but transplant cannot …
The Hillier family did not have much time to celebrate the happy news that a stem cell donor had been found for their 18-year-old daughter ... «InsideHalton.com, Jul 15»
New energy cell can store up solar energy for release at night
A photoelectrochemical cell (PEC) is a special type of solar cell that gathers the Sun's energy and transforms it into either electricity or chemical ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»
Lack of cell service on Highway 410 leaves drivers in danger
But as I discovered on my own visit last week, there's little to no cell phone service along large stretches. And as long-time local Wendy Scholl ... «MyNorthwest.com, Jul 15»
A checkpoint enzyme for flawless cell division
The error-free distribution of genetic material during cell division is important for preventing the development of tumor cells. Prof. Erich Nigg's ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
BioCardia Files for $50M IPO for Cell-Based Cardiovascular Therapies
BioCardia, a San Carlos, CA-based company expecting to enter its lead cell-based therapy for cardiovascular disease into a Phase 3 trial this ... «Xconomy, Jul 15»
BMW Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Prototypes Now Testing, Production …
Now BMW has shown the first hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle prototypes from its partnership of several years with Toyota, which aspires to be the ... «Green Car Reports, Jul 15»
