Definition of neural cell adhesion molecule in English:
neural cell adhesion molecule
noun
Any of a group of cell adhesion molecules that mediate the establishment and maintenance of contacts between neurons, neurites and their supporting and target cells; abbreviated NCAM.
Origin
1980s.
Definition of neural cell adhesion molecule in US English:
neural cell adhesion molecule
noun
Any of a group of cell adhesion molecules that mediate the establishment and maintenance of contacts between neurons, neurites and their supporting and target cells; abbreviated NCAM.