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Intercellular Communication Process

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Any process by which signals are passed from one cell to another through a direct multicellular interaction. This process is involved widely in communication, and is seen in immune response, neuronal transmission, inflammation and other processes. [ ]

Term info

Label

Intercellular Communication Process

Synonyms
  • Cell to Cell Communication and Signaling
  • Cell-Cell Signaling
  • Intercellular Communication
  • Intercellular Communication Process
  • Short-Range Multicellular Communication
  • cell-to-cell signaling
ALT DEFINITION

The transfer of information from one cell to another.

Legacy Concept Name

Intercellular_Communication

Preferred Name

Intercellular Communication Process

Semantic Type

Cell Function

UMLS CUI

C0007582

code

C16395

Term relations

Related from:
Gene_Product_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process
Gene_Plays_Role_In_Process