intercellular

American  

[in-ter-sel-yuh-ler] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛl yə lər /

adjective

1. situated between or among cells.

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intercellular British  

/ ˌɪntəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology between or among cells

   intercellular fluid

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intercellular Scientific  

/ ĭn′tər-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Located between or among cells.

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Etymology

Origin of intercellular

First recorded in 1825–35; inter- + cellular

Example Sentences

Biofilms facilitate functional differentiation and intercellular communication among microorganisms, enabling them to establish various survival strategies.

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024

"This begs the question: how does talin manage to simultaneously maintain the intercellular connection while transmitting force?" asks corresponding author Sawako Yamashiro at KyotoU's Graduate School of Life Sciences.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

Also, if the intercellular conduits could be severed, that might prevent some of these debilitating aftereffects of infection.

From Scientific American • Jul. 20, 2022

A variety of intercellular and intracellular signal transmissions mediate gene expression.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The intercellular substance of plants, the honey-comb of bees, and the blood in the animal body, correspond to the capital of a nation.298.Hermann,

From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)