Syn: cell-free
[WordNet 1.5]
2. not made up of or divided into cells {cellular}
Syn: noncellular
[WordNet 1.5]
3. occurring outside of cells or without the participation of cells. Opposite of {cellular}. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
acellular — ► ADJECTIVE Biology 1) not divided into or containing cells. 2) consisting of one cell only … English terms dictionary
acellular — adjective Date: 1940 1. containing no cells < acellular vaccines > 2. not divided into cells ; consisting of a single complex cell used especially of protozoa and ciliates … New Collegiate Dictionary
acellular — 1. Devoid of cells. SYN: noncellular (2). 2. A term applied to unicellular organisms that do not become multicellular and are complete within a single cell unit; frequently applied to protozoans to emphasize their complete organization within a… … Medical dictionary
acellular slime mold — slime mold slime mold, slime mould slime mould . 1. An unusual fungus like protist of the phylum Myxomycota or the class Myxomycetes, having a stage of growth in which it comprises a naked noncellular multinucleate mass of creeping protoplasm… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
acellular pertussis vaccine — a preparation of purified antigenic components of Bordetella pertussis; used for routine immunization against pertussis (whooping cough). It is administered in combination preparations with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids; see diphtheria and… … Medical dictionary
acellular — Not made of cells; commonest use is in reference to slime moulds such as Physarum that are multinucleate syncytia … Dictionary of molecular biology
acellular — /ay sel yeuh leuhr/, adj. 1. being without cells. 2. composed of tissue not divided into separate cells, as striated muscle fibers. [1935 40; A 6 + CELLULAR] * * * … Universalium
acellular — adjective Not composed of cells; not cellular … Wiktionary
acellular — adj. not cellular, noncellular, not made up of cells (Biology) … English contemporary dictionary
acellular — adjective Biology not divided into or containing cells. ↘consisting of one cell only … English new terms dictionary
