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subcellular
adjective sub·cel·lu·lar \-ˈsel-yə-lər\
Definition of SUBCELLULAR
: of less than cellular scope or level of organization <subcellular organelles> <subcellular studies>
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First Known Use of SUBCELLULAR
1948
Medical Dictionary
subcellular
adjective sub·cel·lu·lar \ˌsəb-ˈsel-yə-lər\
Medical Definition of SUBCELLULAR
1
: of less than cellular scope or level of organization <subcellular organelles> <subcellular studies using synaptosomes>; also : containing or composed of subcellular elements <recovered subcellular fractions by centrifuging homogenized cells>
2
: relating to or being a local or restricted area within a cell <a subcellular site of hormonal activity>
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