Who coined the term -cell-

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The cell was first discovered and named by Robert Hooke in 1665- He-xA0-observed slices of cork under a simple magnifying device- In his magnifying device- he saw compartment-like structures similar to small rooms or cells of the monastery that he once lived- Hence- the term -apos-cell-apos- was coined-

Who coined the term 'cell'?

The cell was first discovered and named by Robert Hooke in 1665. He observed slices of cork under a simple magnifying device. In his magnifying device, he saw compartment-like structures similar to small rooms or cells of the monastery that he once lived. Hence, the term 'cell' was coined.