Relating to or composed of cells of small size. ... Origin: L. Parvus, small, + Mod. L. Cellularis, cellular ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: par′vō-sel′yū-lăr Definitions: 1. Relating to or composed of cells of small size.
parvocellular Consisting of, designating, or relating to neurons with small cell bodies; especially, those of the visual pathway between the retina and the striate cortex of the brain.