Pluricellular

Meaning of the word

The word “pluricellular” is an adjective that refers to something composed of several cells. It is used to describe organisms that have more than one cell as opposed to unicellular organisms, which are composed of only one cell.

Origin of the word

The word “multicellular” originates in Latin, being formed by the junction of the terms “pluri” (various) and “cellular” (relative to the cell).

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “pluricellular”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “pluricellular”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms of the word “pluricellular” are: multicellular, polysiphonic, polyshyphonic.

Word Definitions

– which consists of several cells.
– Relative to organisms that have more than one cell.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pluricellular animals are composed of several specialized cells.
– Pluricellular plants have well -defined tissues and organs.

Examples of the word in text

– The human body is an example of a multicellular organism.
– Most living beings on Earth are multicellular.

Rhymes with the word

– Unicellular
– Multicellular
– Bicellular
– Tricellular

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “pluricellular”.