Definition

The amount and types of cells present in a specific tissue or area.

Example

The cellularity of the tumor was assessed to determine its aggressiveness.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the cellularity of different tissues in our body?

Not really! What do you mean by that?

Well, I read that it refers to the number and type of cells in a given tissue.

That's interesting! I guess it makes sense for understanding how our bodies work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cellularity → It is formed from "cell" (from Latin *cella*, meaning a small room or chamber) and "-arity" (from Latin *-itas*, meaning a state or condition). The word "cellularity" refers to the state or condition of being composed of cells.

Memory Tip

Think of a small room or chamber ('cell') and how it relates to the state of being made up of many such rooms or units, which is what 'cellularity' means.

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