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NALT Full

Fields of Study
cell biology
extracellular space

Preferred term

extracellular space

Type

Topic

Definition

Interstitial space between cells, occupied by interstitial fluid as well as amorphous and fibrous substances.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

cell biology

Narrower concepts

Related concepts

extracellular enzymes

Synonyms

intercellular space

In other languages

espacio extracelular

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23361

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