small cell

Miniature enclosed space

Small cell refers to a low-power cellular base station covering a limited area, used to boost network capacity in dense urban environments or buildings where larger towers can't reach effectively: The carrier installed small cells throughout the stadium to handle game-day traffic.

In medicine, small cell typically modifies carcinoma—small cell lung cancer is an aggressive form where the cancer cells appear small under a microscope.

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Opposites
physical space/confinement

small cellopen space

Unobstructed outdoor area

mansion · ballroom · great hall · penthouse · freedom

telecommunications infrastructure

small cellmacrocell

Wide-coverage cellular transmitter

cell tower

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G