cell-based
|cell-based|
B2
/sɛl-beɪst/
related to cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cell-based' originates from the word 'cell,' which comes from the Latin 'cella,' meaning 'small room,' combined with 'based,' indicating a foundation or starting point.
Historical Evolution
The term 'cell' evolved from the Latin 'cella' to the Old French 'celle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cell.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'cell' referred to a small room or chamber, but over time it evolved to refer to the basic structural unit of living organisms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or derived from cells, often used in the context of biological or medical research.
The cell-based therapy showed promising results in treating the disease.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/25 12:34