cell like

/ˈsɛlˌlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a small room or compartment, such as a prison cell or monastic cell.
    • The monk's cell-like room contained only a bed and a desk.
    • The tiny, cell-like office made her feel claustrophobic.
    • The dormitory was divided into cell-like cubicles for privacy.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a biological cell in structure or function.
    • Under the microscope, the bacteria appeared as small, cell-like spheres.
    • The synthetic material formed a cell-like structure that could hold nutrients.
    • The sponge's cell-like pores allowed water to flow through easily.
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