juxtacrine

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English

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Etymology

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

Adjective

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juxtacrine (not comparable)

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

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

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