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Cell-Layer

/ˈsɛlˌleɪər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A distinct layer of cells that forms part of a tissue or structure in biological organisms.

    "The epithelial cell-layer acts as a protective barrier in the skin."
  2. 2

    A specific arrangement of cells that perform a particular function within an organism.

    "The cell-layer in the retina is crucial for processing visual information."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cell-layer' is derived from the combination of 'cell', which comes from the Latin 'cella' meaning 'small room' or 'compartment', and 'layer', originating from the Old English 'leger' meaning 'to lie down'. The term has evolved in biological contexts to refer to a distinct layer of cells in tissues.

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