desmosome

noun

Meaning

A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue

Etymology / origin

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Related words

septate(English)desmocollin(English)desmocadherin(English)desmosin(English)desmoglein(English)adherens junction(English)desmoplakin(English)adhesion(English)

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Sources

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