intercellular

American  

[in-ter-sel-yuh-ler] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛl yə lər /

adjective

1. situated between or among cells.

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intercellular British  

/ ˌɪntəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology between or among cells

   intercellular fluid

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intercellular Scientific  

/ ĭn′tər-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Located between or among cells.

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Etymology

Origin of intercellular

First recorded in 1825–35; inter- + cellular

Example Sentences

Biofilms facilitate functional differentiation and intercellular communication among microorganisms, enabling them to establish various survival strategies.

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024

"This begs the question: how does talin manage to simultaneously maintain the intercellular connection while transmitting force?" asks corresponding author Sawako Yamashiro at KyotoU's Graduate School of Life Sciences.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

Also, if the intercellular conduits could be severed, that might prevent some of these debilitating aftereffects of infection.

From Scientific American • Jul. 20, 2022

Communication between cells is called intercellular signaling, and communication within a cell is called intracellular signaling.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

After the removal, the cell or intercellular substance is readily recognized, with such modifications in its appearance as may be due to the action of the strong acid.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various