extracellular Definition
located or occurring outside a cell or cells.
Using extracellular: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extracellular" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Extracellular fluid is the fluid outside of cells.
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The extracellular matrix provides structural support to cells.
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Extracellular signaling molecules play important roles in cell communication.
extracellular Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for extracellular
- outside the cell
- non-cellular
- extracellular matrix
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Summary: extracellular in Brief
The term 'extracellular' [ˌekstrəsəˈljuːlər] refers to something located or occurring outside a cell or cells. It is used to describe things like extracellular fluid, which is the fluid outside of cells, and the extracellular matrix, which provides structural support to cells. Extracellular signaling molecules also play important roles in cell communication.
