"adherens junction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: adherens junctions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} adherens junction (plural adherens junctions)
  1. (biology) A protein complex that occurs at cell-cell junctions in epithelial tissues Wikipedia link: adherens junction Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: fascia adherens
    Sense id: en-adherens_junction-en-noun-gwjg5~Il Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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