juxtacrine

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From juxta- + Ancient Greek κρίνειν (krínein, “to separate”).

Adjective[edit]

juxtacrine (not comparable)

  1. In direct contact (of one cell with another)

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used especially to describe the mode of action of some hormones
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