Meaning & use
Extracellular
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Located or occurring outside a cell or cells, as opposed to within them.
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Collagen is a major component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue.
The signal is released into the extracellular space to reach nearby cells.
A note on using this word
A core term in cell biology, frequently paired with "matrix," "fluid," or "space."
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