Glycocalix

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of glycocalyx. alt-of, alternative

    "Increased microvascular permeability due to a breakdown of the endothelial glycocalix results in an increased transcapillary escape rate of albumin in experimental sepsis [ 27 ]."

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"Increased microvascular permeability due to a breakdown of the endothelial glycocalix results in an increased transcapillary escape rate of albumin in experimental sepsis [ 27 ]."

Etymology

From glyco- + calix.

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