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/ˌθɹɒm.bə(ʊ)ˈspɒn.dɪn/ · noun
(biochemistry) Any of a family of glycoproteins secreted into the extracellular matrix by various types of cell, which play a role in cellular adhesion in processes including thrombocyte aggregation, tumor metastasis, and angiogenesis..
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Thrombospondin means (biochemistry) Any of a family of glycoproteins secreted into the extracellular matrix by various types of cell, which play a role in cellular adhesion in processes including thrombocyte aggregation, tumor metastasis, and angiogenesis..
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