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unicellular

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u·ni·cel·lu·lar

[yoo-nuh-sel-yuh-ler]
adjective
having or consisting of a single cell.

Origin:
1855–60; uni- + cellular

u·ni·cel·lu·lar·i·ty, noun
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  • We haven't even completely sorted out unicellular organisms.
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unicellular (ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə)
 
adj
(of organisms, such as protozoans and certain algae) consisting of a single cell
 
unicellu'larity
 
n

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unicellular u·ni·cel·lu·lar (y&oomacr;'nĭ-sěl'yə-lər)
adj.
Having or consisting of a single cell, as the protozoans; one-celled.


u'ni·cel'lu·lar'i·ty (-lār'ĭ-tē) n.

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unicellular   (y'nĭ-sěl'yə-lər)  Pronunciation Key 
Having or consisting of a single cell. Compare multicellular.
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