: of less than cellular scope or level of organization
subcellular organelles
subcellular studies

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The brain map has been made open access, which means that these images have opened up boundless possibilities for progress in neuroscience, particularly as this is the first publicly available wiring diagram of the human brain at subcellular level. Isabel Fraser, WIRED, 15 Aug. 2024 This design shrinks the size of the electrode for subcellular interfaces. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2021

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First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subcellular was in 1919

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“Subcellular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcellular. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

subcellular

adjective
1
: of less than cellular scope or level of organization
subcellular organelles
subcellular studies using synaptosomes
also : containing or composed of subcellular elements
recovered subcellular fractions by centrifuging homogenized cells
2
: relating to or being a local or restricted area within a cell
a subcellular site of hormonal activity
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