English Explanatory Dictionary

cell wall

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rigid, non-living structural layer located outside the cell membrane in certain cells, such as those of plants, fungi, bacteria, and some algae, providing support, shape, and protection.

Pronunciation

/sɛl wɔːl/ /sɛl wɑːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-cell wall.wav

Word forms

cell wall cell walls cell-wall
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