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intercellular

American

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

adjective

situated between or among cells.

intercellular British

/ ˌɪntəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

biology between or among cells

intercellular fluid

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intercellular Scientific

/ ĭn′tər-sĕl′yə-lər /

Located between or among cells.

Etymology

Origin of intercellular

First recorded in 1825–35; inter- + cellular

Example Sentences

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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

Glucose, ions, and larger molecules may also leave the blood through intercellular clefts.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The intercellular substance varies in its character as does that of normal tissues.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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