célula somática

Definitions of célula somática
  1. noun
    any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes
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    célula sanguínea, glóbulo
    either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
    fagocito
    a cell that engulfs and digests debris and invading microorganisms
    célula visual
    one of the cells of the retina that is sensitive to light
    célula adiposa
    cells composed of fat
    célula muscular
    an elongated contractile cell that forms the muscles of the body
    célula nerviosa, neurona
    a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses
    glía, neuroglia
    a cell of the neuroglia
    leucocito
    blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
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    célula
    (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals
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