Tissue
extracellular matrix
ex·tra·cel·lu·lar ma·trix [ ek-struh-sel-yuh-ler mey-triks, ma- ]
Subclass of:
Extracellular Space
Definitions related to extracellular matrix:
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A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A structure lying external to one or more cells, which provides structural support, biochemical or biomechanical cues for cells or tissues.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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(intercellular matrix) Body substance which consists of ground substance and connective tissue fibers.Digital AnatomistUniversity of Washington, 2003
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Meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface; it promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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The extracellular matrix is a network of fibers that hold cells together. It is found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere. It is broken down during normal physiological and disease processes such as bone remodeling, embryogenesis, cancer, and arthritis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(portion of extracellular matrix) Body substance which has as its parts ground substance and connective tissue fibers.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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