cell development
nounUK /sɛl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /sɛl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
The way a tiny cell grows and changes into the many kinds of cells that make up a living thing.
Scientists study cell development to understand how a single egg becomes a whole animal.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of building or improving a cell in a spreadsheet or battery.
The engineer monitored cell development in the new battery prototype.
3. The growth of a small group of people working together as a unit.
The coach focused on cell development within the team's defensive squad.
4. The creation and refinement of a prison or monastery room.
The old prison underwent cell development to meet modern safety standards.