microenvironment (Meaning)
microenvironment
a small or relatively small usually distinctly specialized and effectively isolated habitat or environment (as of a nerve cell) see microhabitat, a small or relatively small usually distinctly specialized and effectively isolated habitat (such as a forest canopy) or environment (as of a neuron)
Synonyms & Antonyms of microenvironment
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microenvironment Sentence Examples
- The microenvironment surrounding a tumor plays a crucial role in its growth, progression, and metastasis.
- Scientists are investigating the complex interactions between cancer cells and their microenvironment to develop targeted therapies.
- The extracellular matrix and cellular components in the microenvironment provide signals that regulate gene expression and cell fate.
- Stromal cells, immune cells, and vasculature are key components of the microenvironment that influence tumor development.
- Hypoxia and nutrient deprivation in the microenvironment can promote angiogenesis and stimulate cancer cell invasion.
- Pre-metastatic niches in the microenvironment can facilitate the spread of cancer cells to distant organs.
- The microenvironment of a wound influences the healing process and affects the quality of tissue regeneration.
- Biomaterials designed to mimic the microenvironment can promote tissue repair and enhance cell growth.
- The microenvironment in the brain affects neuronal function, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive processes.
- Disruptions in the microenvironment can lead to a variety of developmental disorders and diseases.
FAQs About the word microenvironment
a small or relatively small usually distinctly specialized and effectively isolated habitat or environment (as of a nerve cell) see microhabitat, a small or r
setting, surroundings, climate, milieu, location, context,environment, habitat, terrain, ambient
No antonyms found.
The microenvironment surrounding a tumor plays a crucial role in its growth, progression, and metastasis.
Scientists are investigating the complex interactions between cancer cells and their microenvironment to develop targeted therapies.
The extracellular matrix and cellular components in the microenvironment provide signals that regulate gene expression and cell fate.
Stromal cells, immune cells, and vasculature are key components of the microenvironment that influence tumor development.
