desmosome

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “link, connection”) +‎ -some.

Noun

desmosome (plural desmosomes)

1. (biology) A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue

Derived terms

• corneodesmosome
• hemidesmosome

 

Related terms

• desmosomal
• desmosomic

Translations

a structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue

• French: desmosome (fr) m
• German: Desmosom (de) n
• Indonesian: desmosom (id)
• Italian: desmosoma (it) m
• Portuguese: desmossomo m, desmossoma m
• Spanish: desmosoma m