Cell Biology Terms

noun a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.

• The diameter of the circle can be calculated by doubling the radius.
• The diameter of this pizza is huge!
• Check out the diameter of that burger, it's massive!
• The diameter of his influence in the industry is unparalleled.

noun the act of combining or blending into a single entity

verb to combine or blend into a single entity

• The two companies are in the process of merging to create a larger, more competitive entity.
• I heard that the two companies are merging, it's going to be interesting to see how it all turns out.
• Those two companies are totally merging, it's going to be lit.
• It feels like my thoughts and emotions are merging into one overwhelming sensation.

noun the scientific study of small objects using a microscope

• Microscopy is a technique used to observe objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
• I used microscopy to look at the tiny details of the specimen.
• Check out this cool microscope, it's perfect for some microscopy fun!
• Through the lens of microscopy, we can uncover hidden truths about the world around us.

noun the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply

• Necrosis is the death of cells or tissues due to disease or injury.
• If you don't treat that wound properly, necrosis can occur.
• Dude, you better watch out for necrosis if you keep ignoring that infection.
• The neglect of the project led to the necrosis of the team's morale.

noun a stage in the life cycle of certain parasitic protozoans, such as trypanosomes, characterized by a long, slender, undulating membrane

• The amastigote stage is characterized by the parasite living and multiplying within host cells.
• I read that the amastigote is the stage where the parasite hides inside cells.
• Yo, did you know about that sneaky amastigote stage where the parasite chills inside cells?
• The amastigote stage can be seen as the parasite's cozy hideout within the host's cells.

adjective a rare or obsolete term used to describe something that lacks the ability to bud or sprout

• The scientist described the ablastous nature of the experiment results.
• I heard that the new software update is ablastous.
• Her outfit was totally ablastous, I loved it!
• The artist's painting was so ablastous, it seemed to come alive.

verb to cut off or separate by cutting

• The surgeon had to abscind the diseased tissue in order to save the patient's life.
• I had to abscind the overgrown branches from my garden yesterday.
• I'm going to abscind the toxic people from my life.
• Sometimes we need to abscind negative thoughts in order to move forward.

noun a suffix used in biology to denote a substance or enzyme involved in a specific biological process or function

• The -actine protein is essential for cell movement and structure.
• Scientists are studying the role of -actine in muscle contraction.
• I heard -actine is like the superhero of the cell world.
• Her determination was like -actine, always propelling her forward towards her goals.

noun the state of being attached or joined

• The adhesion of the stickers to the surface was quite strong.
• I couldn't believe how well the tape had adhesion to the wall.
• That glue has some serious adhesion power!
• The adhesion of the team members to the project goals was impressive.

noun a complex substance composed of fat cells and cellulose fibers

• Adipocellulose is a type of tissue that contains both fat cells and connective tissue.
• I heard that adipocellulose is what makes up those stubborn love handles.
• Hey, did you know that adipocellulose is sometimes called 'flubber'?
• Her heart felt heavy, like it was made of adipocellulose instead of muscle.