Celniveau

Celniveau is a term used in Dutch-language discussions of biology and philosophy to denote analysis or properties at the cellular scale. The term literally means "cell level" and corresponds to the English phrases "cell level" or "cellular level."

In biology, celniveau refers to the study of processes within individual cells or at the scale of single cells, such as signal transduction, gene expression, metabolism, and cell division. Research at this level often employs techniques like single-cell sequencing, advanced microscopy, and in vitro assays, contrasting with tissue- or organ-level approaches.

In philosophy and theory of biology, celniveau is invoked in debates on reductionism and levels of organization, exploring whether causal explanations and evolutionary processes can be understood primarily through cellular mechanisms or require higher-level analyses such as tissues, organs, or whole organisms. Some perspectives emphasize emergent properties at higher levels, while others defend cellular explanations as foundational.

The term is most common in Dutch-language texts, but it appears in translations or discussions in broader contexts as "cell level" or "cellular level." It serves as a practical label for a research stance or theoretical approach focused on cellular-scale phenomena.