extracellular

American  

[ek-struh-sel-yuh-ler] / ˌɛk strəˈsɛl yə lər /

adjective

Biology.

1. outside a cell or cells.

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extracellular British  

/ ˌɛkstrəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology situated or occurring outside a cell or cells

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extracellular Scientific  

/ ĕk′strə-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Located or occurring outside a cell or cells.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• extracellularly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of extracellular

First recorded in 1865–70; extra- + cellular

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, a population of cells involved in building hyaline cartilage and maintaining the extracellular matrix increased from 22% to 42%.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Some of the strongest shifts involved proteins linked to the extracellular matrix, which helps provide structural support for tissues and organs, including neurons in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Researchers found that nuclear HSL appears to help regulate important cellular systems, including mitochondrial activity and the extracellular matrix, which provides structural support for tissues.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

This protein is known for its ability to reshape the extracellular matrix - the structure that organizes and maintains healthy tissue.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

Chemical anatomy physiology and pathology of extracellular fluid; a lecture syllabus.

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