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Fields of Study > cell biology > cell physiology > cell communication > signal transduction > mechanotransduction
Preferred Term:

mechanotransduction

Definition:
The mechanism by which cells convert mechanical forces or signals into biochemical responses.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
signal transduction
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • cellular mechanotransduction
  • mechanical signal transduction
  • mechanosensory transduction
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/246188
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