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Acellular (ə-sĕl′yə-lər)
Acellular refers to a biological term that describes something not made up of or containing cells. It is often used in the context of vaccines, such as the acellular pertussis vaccine, which contains only parts of the bacteria instead of whole cells.
Etymology
The term "acellular" is derived from the prefix "a-", meaning "not, without," and the word "cellular," which pertains to cells. It originated in the mid-19th century.
Related Terms
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.
- Acellular vaccine: A vaccine that contains only parts of the bacteria or virus, not whole cells.
- Acellular life: Life forms that do not have cells, such as viruses and prions.
- Acellular dermal matrix: A type of biomaterial derived from processed skin tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acellular
- Wikipedia's article - Acellular
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