acellular

/əˈselər, ˌæsəˈlɑr/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking cells; not composed of cells.

“The acellular slime mold is a type of organism that does not have cells.”

2. noun

A substance or tissue that is not cellular or is composed of cells that are not living.

“The acellular material was used to create a new type of wound dressing.”

Synonyms

  • acellularular
  • cell-free

Antonyms

  • cellular