juxtacrine
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From juxta- + Ancient Greek κρίνειν (krínein, “to separate”).
Adjective
[edit]juxtacrine (not comparable)
Usage notes
[edit]- Used especially to describe the mode of action of some hormones
Synonyms
[edit]- (In direct contact): touching, (linguistics) pertingent