gap junction

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gap junction

noun gap junctions

A specialized connection between cells that allows for intercellular communication, or the transfer of low molecular-weight substances.
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@misc{gap_junction_2026,
  title = {gap junction},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/gap%20junction},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}