Celluliferous

/ˌsɛljəˈlɪfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Producing, bearing, or containing cells; characterized by the presence of cells.

Etymology

From celluli- (cells) + -ferous (from Latin ferre, to bear or carry). Follows the pattern of words like carboniferous and pestiferous.

Kelly Says

Celluliferous is a fancy way to say 'full of cells'—biologists use it to describe things like blood (loaded with white blood cells fighting infection) or cancerous tumors (bursting with abnormal cells dividing out of control).

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