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cell theory

DEFINITIONS OF: cell theory

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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

Synonyms:
cell doctrine
Type of:
scientific theory
a theory that explains scientific observations
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