zonula occludens

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zonula occludens

Etymology: L, zona, belt, occludere, to close up

a component of the junctional complex between cells in which there is no intercellular space and the plasma membranes of adjacent cells are in direct contact.

zonula

pl. zonulae [L.] zonule.

zonula adherens

common component of junctional complexes between epithelial cells; forms an effective barrier between the lumen and connective tissue. Called also tight junction.

zonula ciliaris

suspensory ligament of the lens.

zonula occludens

part of the junctional complex of columnar epithelium.

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