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- [dez-muh-sohm]
- /ˈdɛz məˌsoʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dez-muh-sohm]
- /ˈdɛz məˌsoʊm/
Definitions of desmosome word
- noun desmosome a structure in the cell membranes of adjacent cells that binds them together 3
- noun desmosome a beltlike or buttonlike structure in or on the surface of a cell, that helps to hold adjacent cells together 3
- noun desmosome a plaquelike site on a cell surface that functions in maintaining cohesion with an adjacent cell. 1
- noun desmosome A structure by which two adjacent cells are attached, formed from protein plaques in the cell membranes linked by filaments. 1
- noun desmosome (biology) A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue. 0
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Origin of desmosome
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < Greek desm(ós) band, chain (see desmid) + -o- + -some2
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Parts of speech for Desmosome
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desmosome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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