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acellular
This term is primarily used in biological and medical sciences to describe entities that do not possess the structural organization of a cell. It carries a clinical, objective tone and is most frequently applied to viruses, viroids, and prions to distinguish them from bacteria or eukaryotes.
Because it describes a state of being, it functions as a categorical descriptor. It is not used in casual conversation or metaphorical contexts, remaining strictly confined to technical discussions regarding microbiology and cellular biology.
Meanings
Examples
Viruses are considered acellular because they lack a cell membrane and organelles.
Is a viroid an acellular entity or a simple strand of RNA?
The researcher described the pathogen as an acellular agent.
Prions are acellular infectious proteins that cause brain damage.
Prions are acellular infectious proteins that cause brain damage.
I wonder if there are acellular life forms in other dimensions.
The structure is entirely acellular and consists only of a protein shell.
We must distinguish between cellular organisms and acellular particles.
The sample showed an acellular matrix surrounding the tissue.