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Definition of fibronectin
: any of a group of glycoproteins of cell surfaces, blood plasma, and connective tissue that promote cellular adhesion and migration
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“Fibronectin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibronectin. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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fibronectin
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fi·bro·nec·tin
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Medical Definition of fibronectin
: any of a group of glycoproteins of cell surfaces, blood plasma, and connective tissue that promote cellular adhesion and migration
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The first known use of fibronectin was in 1976
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