Extracellular

/ˌɛkstrəˈsɛljələr/ adjective

Definition

Located, occurring, or existing outside a cell or cells.

Etymology

From Latin 'extra' (outside) + Medieval Latin 'cellula' (small cell, from 'cella'). Modern biological term developed in the 19th century with cellular microscopy advancement.

Kelly Says

Cells are tiny living packages—extracellular is one of biology's most important words because it describes everything that happens in the space between cells, where nutrients travel and waste gets removed.

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