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ONE-CELLED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does one-celled mean?
• ONE-CELLED (adjective)
The adjective ONE-CELLED has 1 sense:
1. having a single cell (and thus not divided into cells)
Familiarity information: ONE-CELLED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a single cell (and thus not divided into cells)
Synonyms:
one-celled; single-celled
Similar:
acellular; noncellular (not made up of or divided into cells)
Context examples
Parasites range in size from tiny, one-celled organisms called protozoa to worms that can be seen with the naked eye.
(Parasitic Diseases, NIH)
There are four main kinds of germs: • Bacteria - one-celled germs that multiply quickly and may release chemicals which can make you sick • Viruses - capsules that contain genetic material, and use your own cells to multiply • Fungi - primitive plants, like mushrooms or mildew • Protozoa - one-celled animals that use other living things for food and a place to live
(Infectious Diseases, NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
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