heterocellular

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ cellular.

Adjective

heterocellular (not comparable)

1. Composed of different types of cells.
   • 2003, Shaun L. Sandow, “Expression of homocellular and heterocellular gap junctions in hamster arterioles and feed arteries”, in Cardiovascular Research, volume 60, number 3, pages 643–653:

     Since MEGJs could be demonstrated in both the CPA and RFA using serial section electron microscopy, we suggest that the conductance of these heterocellular gap junction channels can be modulated by environmental and/or experimental conditions.

Related terms

• homocellular