Well, the following are some definitions of a cell. Please pick the one that best describes your intent:
1.
a small room in which a prisoner is locked up or in which a monk or nun sleeps.
synonyms: room, cubicle, chamber; dungeon, oubliette, lockup
"a prison cell"
2.
BIOLOGY
the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.
an enclosed cavity in an organism.
synonyms: compartment, cavity, hole, hollow, section
"each cell of the honeycomb"
a small compartment in a larger structure such as a honeycomb.
synonyms: compartment, cavity, hole, hollow, section
"each cell of the honeycomb"
3.
a small group forming a nucleus of political activity, typically a secret, subversive one.
"the weapons may be used to arm terrorist cells"
synonyms: unit, faction, arm, section, ring, coterie, group
"terrorist cells"
4.
the local area covered by one of the short-range transmitters in a cellular telephone system.
NORTH AMERICAN
short for cellular phone.
"I'll just call him on his cell"
5.
a device containing electrodes immersed in an electrolyte, used for current-generation or electrolysis.
a unit in a device for converting chemical or solar energy into electricity.
