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NALT Full

Fields of Study
cell biology
cell physiology
cellular microenvironment

Preferred term

cellular microenvironment

Type

Topic

Definition

Local surroundings with which cells interact by processing various chemical and physical signals, and by contributing their own effects to this environment.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

cell physiology

Related concepts

Synonyms

cell microenvironment

In other languages

microambiente celular

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/226485

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