Definition

In a manner that occurs outside of cells.

Example

The nutrients were absorbed extracellularly by the surrounding tissues.

Conversation

I was reading about how cells communicate extracellularly the other day.

That sounds interesting! Do you remember what they said about it?

Yeah, they mentioned that it's crucial for cell signaling.

Wow, I didn't know that! Science is so fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extracellularly → It is formed from "extra-" (meaning outside) and "cellular" (from Latin "cellula", meaning small room or cell) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "extracellularly" refers to something occurring in a manner that is outside of cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'cellular' referring to 'cells' — so 'extracellularly' means happening outside of cells.

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