Connexosome

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A collection of connexins formed from internalized discarded hemijunction gap junctions awaiting disposal by lysosomes.

Synonyms

All synonyms
annular gap junction

Etymology

From connexin + -some (“body”).

Related phrases

gap junction

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