Intermediate 📚 Vocabulary · #965 of 1319

cell (n.)

the basic unit of life

Examples

  • Blood cells.

Key rules

  • A cell is the basic unit of living things
  • Blood cells, a cell membrane
  • Cell is countable

Common mistakes

  • The cell are small → The cells are small

Use cases

  • Biology
  • Health
  • Science
💡 Tip: A cell can also be a small room in a prison.
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