Extracellular

Synonyms of extracellular

• external
• interstitial
• outside the cell

Antonyms of extracellular

• intracellular
• inside the cell
• cytoplasmic

Collocations of extracellular

extracellular matrix

Frequency: 80 %

The extracellular matrix provides structural support to cells.

extracellular fluid

Frequency: 70 %

Nutrients are transported through the extracellular fluid.

extracellular space

Frequency: 60 %

Chemical signaling occurs in the extracellular space between cells.

extracellular vesicles

Frequency: 50 %

Exosomes are a type of extracellular vesicles involved in cell communication.

extracellular proteins

Frequency: 45 %

Enzymes are examples of extracellular proteins that catalyze reactions outside of cells.

Idiomatic Expressions for extracellular

• Phrase: extracellular signaling
  Meaning: communication between cells that occurs outside the cell membrane
  Usage: Extracellular signaling plays a crucial role in coordinating various cellular processes.