desmosome

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Synonyms: mesosome, desmosomes, desmosomal, desmosine, desmotomy, desmoneme

Antonyms: mesosome, desmosomes, desmosomal, desmosine, desmotomy, desmoneme

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A [[structural]] unit that functions in the [[adhesion]] of [[cell]]s to form [[tissue]].

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