Desmosome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Desmosome is a noun meaning (biology) A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue.
Meaning
(biology) A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue.
Word Forms
- desmosomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include septate, desmocollin, desmocadherin, desmosin, desmoglein, desmoplakin.
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