extracellular matrix

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NAME:

  extracellular matrix


DEFINITON:

  A structure lying external to one or more cells, which provides structural support, biochemical or biomechanical cues for cells or tissues.


TERM DEFINITION CITATIONS:

  GO:0031012


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TERM ID:

  PLANA:0002037


ABOUT THIS TERM:

extracellular matrix

  ↳is a acellular anatomical structure and independent continuant

  ↳existence overlaps juvenile stage, asexual adult and adult hermaphrodite


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