Cellulation

/ˌsɛljəˈleɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of forming cells or a cellular structure; the state of being organized into cells or compartments.

Etymology

From cellulate + -ion (noun suffix forming actions or states). Latin cellula + -ation creates a noun describing the result or process of cellularization.

Kelly Says

Cellulation is the blueprint-to-building moment in development—when a simple embryo starts organizing into distinct tissues and organs, each compartment knows its job because of precise cellulation patterns that haven't changed in millions of years.

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