cell junction

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Synonyms: cold junction, cell junctions

Antonyms: cold junction, cell junctions

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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.
2. {{syn of|en|cell-cell junction}}; excludes cell-matrix junctions.

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