Cell-to-cell signaling
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=cell-to-cell signaling |Short definition=cell-to-cell signaling - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (sel-zu-sel SIG-nuh-ling) The transfer of information from one cell to another. Cells signal each other through direct contact with each other or through the release of a substance from one cell that is taken up by another cell. |Type=Cancer terms |Specialty=Oncology |Language=English |Source=NCI }} cell-to-cell signaling - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (sel-zu-sel SIG-nuh-ling) The transfer of information from one cell to another. Cells signal each other through direct contact with each other or through the release of a substance from one cell that is taken up by another cell. Cell-to-cell signaling is important for cells to grow and function normally. Cells that lose the ability to respond to signals from other cells can become cancerous. Also called cell-to-cell signaling and intercellular communication {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}