intercellular
adjective
in·ter·cel·lu·lar
ˌin-tər-ˈsel-yə-lər 
: relating to, involving, or occurring in the space between the cells of a multicellular organism or in the space between cells of closely associated unicellular microorganisms (such as bacteria)
… potent chemical transmitters of intercellular and intracellular signals that mediate a diversity of physiologic and pathologic functions …—
John A. Oates
John A. OatesThese mechanisms may provide a physical pathway for very small solutes to pass through a single endothelial cell, but the leak of larger proteins probably occurs at the intercellular junctions between adjacent endothelial cells.—Sara M. Weis et al.
Sara M. Weis et al.A biofilm is a community of bacteria that use intercellular signaling …—J. Christopher Post et al.
J. Christopher Post et al.Examples of intercellular in a Sentence
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Technologies like exosomes, which are intercellular carriers best known for their applications in the treatments of cancer, obesity and diabetes, are becoming increasingly prevalent in beauty, too, as a means to boost skin health via intravenous injection or topical application.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Primitive land-plant fossils from 400 million years ago show neither roots nor leaves — but the core tissues of the plants show quite large intercellular air spaces.
—Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
Also, if the intercellular conduits could be severed, that might prevent some of these debilitating aftereffects of infection.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 20 July 2022
In addition to promoting equilibrium in the intercellular fluid environment, electrolytes also provide important electrolytic elements like magnesium and potassium, which are known for their replenishing abilities.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2023
Pulses from sensory organs pass through the intercellular fluid and enter closely situated neurons.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2014
This innovative formula is designed to bolster muscle growth and athletic performance by specifically targeting the intracellular and intercellular signaling pathways involved in muscular adaptations.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
The skin in the area between the wrist and the base knuckles includes both intercellular and extracellular fluid, which makes up 60% of body weight.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 28 June 2021
With lupus, patients make antibodies against any different number of organs, cells, internuclear proteins and intercellular particles.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 10 May 2021
Noor Lobad, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Primitive land-plant fossils from 400 million years ago show neither roots nor leaves — but the core tissues of the plants show quite large intercellular air spaces.
—Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
Also, if the intercellular conduits could be severed, that might prevent some of these debilitating aftereffects of infection.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 20 July 2022
In addition to promoting equilibrium in the intercellular fluid environment, electrolytes also provide important electrolytic elements like magnesium and potassium, which are known for their replenishing abilities.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2023
Pulses from sensory organs pass through the intercellular fluid and enter closely situated neurons.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2014
This innovative formula is designed to bolster muscle growth and athletic performance by specifically targeting the intracellular and intercellular signaling pathways involved in muscular adaptations.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
The skin in the area between the wrist and the base knuckles includes both intercellular and extracellular fluid, which makes up 60% of body weight.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 28 June 2021
With lupus, patients make antibodies against any different number of organs, cells, internuclear proteins and intercellular particles.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 10 May 2021
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intercellular
adjective
in·ter·cel·lu·lar
ˌint-ər-ˈsel-yə-lər
: occurring between cells
intercellular spaces
intercellularly
adverb
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