Term Name: | cell-cell fusion |
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Synonyms: | cell cell fusion |
Definition: | A cellular process in which two or more cells combine together, their plasma membrane fusing, producing a single cell. In some cases, nuclei fuse, producing a polyploid cell, while in other cases, nuclei remain separate, producing a syncytium. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0140253] QuickGO AmiGO |