Composed of or containing different types of cells; made up of cells that vary in structure, shape, or function.
From hetero- (different) + cellular (relating to cells, from Latin cellula, small room). The term describes tissues or organs with cellular diversity.
Your blood is heterocellular—it contains red cells for oxygen, white cells for fighting infection, and platelets for clotting, all floating together. This variety is actually the secret to blood's incredible versatility.
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