Definition of Cell theory

1. Noun. (biology) the theory that cells form the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms; proposed in 1838 by Matthias Schleiden and by Theodor Schwann.

Exact synonyms: Cell Doctrine
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology

Medical Definition of Cell theory

1. The theory that all cells come from previously existing cells, and that cells are the most fundamental structural units of all living things. (26 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cell Theory

cell potential
cell proliferation
cell recognition
cell renewal
cell respiration
cell sap
cell signalling
cell size
cell sorter
cell sorting
cell strain
cell surface marker
cell survival
cell synchronisation
cell theory (current term)
cell theory (current term)
cell transformation
cell transplantation
cell wall
cell wall
cell wall skeleton
celo-
celom
celom
celoma
celomata
celomic
celomic bay
celomic metaplasia theory of endometriosis
celomic pouches

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