1. a smaller cell or compartment within a larger cell or structure
Usage: biology; technical
2. a subdivision of a data cell in a spreadsheet or table
Usage: computing

Examples

• The mitochondria contain multiple subcells for different metabolic processes.
• Each subcell in the battery pack operates independently.
• The researcher examined the subcells within the plant tissue.
• The spreadsheet program allows you to create subcells for detailed data entry.
• Scientists discovered specialized subcells in the organism’s structure.
• The subcell contained enzymes necessary for protein synthesis.