Pluricellularity

Meaning of the word

The word “pluricellularity” refers to the characteristic of being composed of several cells. It is a term used in biology to describe organisms that have more than one cell.

Origin of the word

The word “multicellularity” originates in Latin, being formed by the junction of the terms “pluri” (various) and “cellularity” (referring to cells).

Word adverbs

– Pluricellularly

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although

Synonyms of the word

– Multicellularity
– Polycellularity

Word Definitions

– Characteristic of being composed of several cells.
– State of an organism that has more than one cell.

Phrases that the word applies

– Pluricellularity is a common feature in animals and plants.
– Pluricellularity allows greater complexity and specialization of organisms.

Examples of the word in text

– Pluricellular animals have different types of cells that perform specific functions.
– Pluricellularity is an important evolution in the history of life on earth.

Rhymes with the word

– Unicellularity
– Multicellularity
– Bicelularity

Anagrams with the word

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

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