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Meaning of CELL THEORY

Pronunciation:  sel 'theeuree

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  (biology) the theory that cells form the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms; proposed in 1838 by Matthias Schleiden and by Theodor Schwann
 
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 Synonyms: cell doctrine
 
 See Also: scientific theory

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The theory that all cells come from previously existing cells, and that cells are the most fundamental structural units of all living things.
 

 

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