Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
multicellular
Adjective
/ˌmʌltiˈsɛljʊlər/
Definition
Multicellular refers to organisms that are composed of more than one cell, which are specialized to perform various functions.
Examples
- Humans are multicellular organisms, made up of trillions of cells.
- Moss plants are multicellular, exhibiting complex structures.
- Multicellular organisms can develop specialized tissues and organs.
Meaning
The term multicellular is used in biology to describe living beings that consist of multiple cells, contrasting with unicellular organisms that consist of a single cell.
Synonyms
- Many-celled
- Composite
- Cellular
