"gap junction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gap junctions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gap junction (plural gap junctions)
  1. (biology) A specialized connection between cells that allows for intercellular communication, or the transfer of low molecular-weight substances Wikipedia link: gap junction Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: GJ [abbreviation], annular gap junction (alt: AGJ) Related terms: hemijunction, connexin
    Sense id: en-gap_junction-en-noun-xP4IzSpS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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