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metastasis 1. (Science: cell biology, oncology) The transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly... Read More

Cell Adhesion Definition Cell adhesion is the process in which a cell uses a specialized complex of proteins to get... Read More

Cancer Definition In biology, cancer is defined as the malignant growth due to uncontrolled cell division. It is now used... Read More

What are proteoglycans? Proteoglycans are primarily a type of polysaccharide. Structurally, proteoglycans are... Read More

Adhesion Definition Adhesion is the binding or attraction between dissimilar molecules, atoms, surfaces, or substances. The... Read More

Definition noun The directional movement of an organism or a living motile cell in response to certain diffusible chemicals... Read More

Autocrine Signaling Definition What is autocrine signaling? Autocrine signaling is a type of cell signaling wherein a cell... Read More

What are tight junctions? Tight junctions are the intercellular barrier between two neighboring endothelial and epithelial... Read More

Degenerative Disease Definition A degenerative disease is defined as a disease characterized by the worsening condition due... Read More

Scientists found, apparently by accident, a new biological organ and they want it called "interstitium". The discovery was... Read More