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

Cytokines are small protein molecules that act as intercellular biochemical messengers and are released by the body's immune cells to coordinate their response.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2024

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 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

Local intercellular communication is the province of the paracrine, also called a paracrine factor, which is a chemical that induces a response in neighboring cells.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The colouring matter usually exists as an intercellular excrementitious substance.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)