Meanings
noungap junction (plural gap junctions)
plural gap junctions
- biologyA specialized connection between cells that allows for intercellular communication, or the transfer of low molecular-weight substances.
Synonyms: GJ
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA specialized connection between cells that allows for intercellular communication, or the transfer of low molecular-weight substances.
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gap junction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gap%20junction
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