Definition

Not made up of cells; lacking cellular structure.

Example

The virus is considered noncellular because it does not have a cellular structure like living organisms.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new research on noncellular life forms?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they exist without cells!

Exactly! It's surprising to think about life operating in such a noncellular way.

I know, right? It really changes our understanding of biology.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncellular → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "cellular" (from Latin "cellula", meaning small room or chamber). The word "noncellular" means not having a cellular structure or not composed of cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'cellular' referring to 'cells' — so noncellular describes something that does not consist of cells.

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