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polarity

(genetic biology)

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  • Grammar: noun
  • Definition: the property of a cell, tissue, or organ, of being structurally or functionally different at opposite ends of its long axis
  • Example:
    1. Cellular polarity is determined early in development, and is the primary cue for cell migration, body plan formation, and finally tissue differentiation.

    2. Cellular polarity controls embryonic development.
  • Related Word: pole (noun), polarise/polarize (verb), polar, polarising/polarizing (adjective)


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