cellular communication

noun
UK /ˈseljʊlə kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˈseljələr kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

Cellular communication is the way cells talk to each other by sending tiny chemical or electrical messages.

Cellular communication helps your body's cells work together to keep you healthy.

SYNONYMS

cell signalingintercellular signalingcell-to-cell messagingsignal transduction

RELATED WORDS

receptorhormoneneurotransmittercell membranesignal

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The technology that lets mobile phones send and receive calls and data through a network of cell towers.

Cellular communication has made it easy to call friends from almost anywhere.

3. The exchange of information between people using mobile phone networks.

Good cellular communication is important during emergencies in remote areas.