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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cell physiology
  4. membrane fusion

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membrane fusion

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Definition

  • Information The adherence and merging of cell membranes, intracellular membranes, or artificial membranes to each other or to viruses, parasites, or interstitial particles through a variety of chemical and physical processes.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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