"cell junction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: cell junctions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cell junction (plural cell junctions)
  1. (biology, cytology) A specialized structure that links adjacent cells together or connects cells to the extracellular matrix; crucial for tissue integrity, communication, and forming barriers; acting like channels to control substance flow and hold tissues (like skin or lining of organs) together against forces like stretching or abrasion. They enable coordinated functions, from nutrient transfer to rapid electrical signaling.
    Sense id: en-cell_junction-en-noun-CfBfkHGZ Categories (other): Biology, Cytology, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 68 32 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 72 28 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 72 28 Topics: biology, cytology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences
  2. Synonym of cell-cell junction; excludes cell-matrix junctions. Synonyms: cell-cell junction [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-cell_junction-en-noun-dCGu-plt

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