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Desmosomes

Desmosomes Definition Desmosomes (Greek: desmos = connection; soma = body) are plate-like condensations on the lateral walls of cell membranes, which establish a tight connection between two cells like push buttons. Desmosomes occur mainly in cells with intense mechanical stress such as epithelia...

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