Cell protrusion: meaning, definitions and examples

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cell protrusion

 

[ ˈsel prəˈtruːʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cell biology

Cell protrusion refers to the process in which a cell extends its membrane to form protrusions such as filopodia, lamellipodia, and invadopodia. These protrusions are essential for cell movement, adhesion, and communication with other cells.

Synonyms

cell extension, membrane extension

Examples of usage

  • The cancer cells showed increased cell protrusion, allowing them to invade surrounding tissues.
  • The formation of filopodia is a common cell protrusion mechanism used by cells to sense their environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "cell protrusion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protrusão celular

🇮🇳 कोशिका का उभार

🇩🇪 Zellfortsatz

🇮🇩 penonjolan sel

🇺🇦 клітинний виступ

🇵🇱 wypustka komórkowa

🇯🇵 細胞突起

🇫🇷 protrusion cellulaire

🇪🇸 protrusión celular

🇹🇷 hücre çıkıntısı

🇰🇷 세포 돌출

🇸🇦 نتوء الخلية

🇨🇿 buněčný výčnělek

🇸🇰 buněčný výbežok

🇨🇳 细胞突出

🇸🇮 celični izrastek

🇮🇸 frumuframstæðing

🇰🇿 жасуша шығыршығы

🇬🇪 უჯრედული წანაცვლება

🇦🇿 hüceyrə çıxıntısı

🇲🇽 protrusión celular

Word origin

The term 'cell protrusion' originated in the field of cell biology in the late 20th century with advancements in microscopy and cell imaging techniques. Scientists began to observe and study the dynamic process of cell membrane extension, leading to the identification of various types of cell protrusions and their functional significance in cellular processes.