multicellular
adjectiveUK /ˌmʌltiˈseljələ/
US /ˌmʌltiˈseljələr/
Made of many tiny cells working together.
People, dogs, and trees are multicellular living things.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having or consisting of more than one cell.
A multicellular organism grows from a single cell into many cells.
3. Relating to organisms with specialized cell types.
Multicellular life allows different cells to do different jobs.
4. In biology, describing structures formed by groups of cells.
The multicellular layer protects the plant's surface.