Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cell junction

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.89 in modern English

Syllables
cel-l junc-tion
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

Synonym of cell-cell junction; excludes cell-matrix junctions.

Inflected Forms

cell junctions (plural)

Synonyms

cell-cell junction

Questions

What does cell junction mean?
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.

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