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- celia/ˈsiːlɪə/Primarily used as a female given name.nounLow (when not used as a name)
- celiac disease/ˈsiː.li.æk dɪˈziːz/An autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage of the small intestine.nounC2
- celiac plexus/ˈsiːlɪæk ˈplɛksəs/A complex network of nerves located in the abdomen, surrounding the celiac artery, that transmits pain signals and regulates functions of many abdominal organs.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Specialized)
- celibacy/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bə.si/The state of abstaining from marriage and, in many contexts, sexual relations.nounC1
- celibate/ˈsɛlɪbət/Someone who abstains from marriage and/or sexual relations, often for religious reasons.adjectivenounC1
- celine/səˈliːn/A proper noun primarily used as a female given name, also referring to a well-known French fashion brand and a famous singer.nounLow-Medium
- celioscope/ˈsiːlɪəskəʊp/A medical instrument consisting of a lighted optical tube, used for visual examination of the abdominal cavity.nounVery Low
- celiotomy/ˌsiːlɪˈɒtəmi/A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity.nounC2/Highly Specialized
- cell/sel/A small room, compartment, or basic structural and functional unit of living organisms.nounverb-intransitiveHigh
- cell biology/ˌsel baɪˈɒlədʒi/The scientific study of cells, their structure, function, and life cycle.nounC1
- cell block/ˈsel ˌblɒk/A distinct section of a prison containing a group of cells, typically arranged along a central corridor.nounC2
- cell body/ˈsel ˌbɒdi/The central part of a neuron (nerve cell) that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm, and from which the dendrites and axon extend.nounLow (technical)
- cell cycle/ˈsel ˌsaɪ.kl̩/The series of events by which a cell grows, replicates its DNA, and divides to form two daughter cells.nounC1
- cell division/ˌsel dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.nounC1
- cell fusion/ˈsel ˌfjuː.ʒən/The process by which two or more biological cells merge to form a single hybrid cell, combining their cellular contents (cytoplasm and sometimes nuclei).nounC1/C2 (Very low frequency in general discourse; high frequency in specific technical fields like cell biology, biotechnology, and medicine).
- cell line/ˈsel ˌlaɪn/A population of cells, derived from a single cell or a specific tissue, which can be grown in a laboratory and continues to divide indefinitely under appropriate conditions.nounC1 (Specialized Technical Vocabulary)
- cell lineage/ˈsel ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/The developmental history of a cell or group of cells from their origin to their final differentiated state, tracing all mitotic divisions.nounC2
- cell membrane/ˌsel ˈmɛm.breɪn/A thin, semi-permeable biological structure that surrounds a cell, separating its interior from the external environment, regulating what enters and leaves.nounB2
- cell pack/ˈsel ˌpæk/A portable, rechargeable unit containing multiple batteries or cells, often used to power electronic devices.nounB2
- cell phone/ˈsel fəʊn/A portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while the user is moving within a telephone service area.nounVery High
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