"focal adhesion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: focal adhesions [plural]
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  1. (biochemistry) An assembly of protein that mediate signalling Wikipedia link: focal adhesion Categories (topical): Biochemistry
    Sense id: en-focal_adhesion-en-noun-HL1ThOo- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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