"tight junction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tight junctions [plural]
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  1. (biology) An intercellular junction between epithelial cells whose membranes join together to form a virtually impermeable barrier to fluid. Wikipedia link: tight junction Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: zonula occludens
    Sense id: en-tight_junction-en-noun-BglTK8bI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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