intercellular

[ in-ter-sel-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. situated between or among cells.

intercellular

/ ˌɪntəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology between or among cells

   intercellular fluid

intercellular

/ ĭn′tər-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Located between or among cells.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercellular¹

First recorded in 1825–35; inter- + cellular

Example Sentences

Cytokines are small protein molecules that act as intercellular biochemical messengers and are released by the body's immune cells to coordinate their response.

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily

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

From Scientific American

One hypothesis is that when fat cells become overloaded with nutrients, the resulting intercellular stress can trigger an “inflammatory cascade.”

From Scientific American

Those on the bottom are crushed and begin to ferment, releasing carbon dioxide, which induces a different, intercellular fermentation in the bunches on top.

From New York Times