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gap junction
noun
Definition of GAP JUNCTION
: an area of contact between adjacent cells characterized by modification of the plasma membranes for intercellular communication or transfer of low molecular-weight substances
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First Known Use of GAP JUNCTION
1967
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gap junction
noun
Medical Definition of GAP JUNCTION
: an area of contact between adjacent cells characterized by modification of the plasma membranes for intercellular communication or transfer of low molecular-weight substances
—gap–junc·tion·al \ˈgap-ˌjəŋk-shən-əl, -shnəl\ adjective
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