extracellular

Meanings

• noun

  The region or environment outside a cell, including fluids, gases, and dissolved substances.

  - "The extracellular matrix provides structural support for cells."
  - "The extracellular fluid helps regulate the body's electrolyte balance."

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Antonyms

intracellular

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Variants

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extracellular , extracellularly

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Etymology

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From the Latin extra ('outside') and cellula ('cell').

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Trivia

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1. The extracellular matrix is responsible for maintaining the structure and integrity of tissues in the human body.

2. The study of the extracellular environment is called 'extracellular biology' or 'extracellular matrix biology'.

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Related Concepts

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1. extracellular matrix: A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates that provides structural support and facilitates communication between cells.

2. extracellular fluid: The fluid that surrounds cells and bathes their surfaces, including interstitial fluid and plasma.

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The extracellular environment plays a crucial role in various biological processes such as cell signaling, nutrient transport, and tissue development.

How to Memorize "extracellular"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cell surrounded by a protective layer, with various substances and fluids outside the cell membrane.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extracellular' with the idea of 'outside the cell'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'E X T R A' to remember that extracellular refers to 'outside the cell'.

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