cellassembly
nounUK /ˈsɛl əˌsɛmbli/
US /ˈsɛl əˌsɛmbli/
A cell assembly is a small group of brain cells that work together to remember or recognize something.
When you smell cookies, a cell assembly in your brain lights up to remind you of grandma's kitchen.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of biological cells joined together to perform a shared function.
The scientist studied the cell assembly that forms muscle tissue.
3. A set of electrochemical cells connected together to store or supply power.
The battery pack is a cell assembly wired in series.
4. The process of putting together the parts of a biological or battery cell.
Cell assembly on the production line takes only a few seconds.