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extrinsic [ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk] adj
1. not contained or included within; extraneous 2. originating or acting from outside; external [from Late Latin extrinsecus (adj) outward, from Latin (adv) from without, on the outward side, from exter outward + secus alongside, related to sequī to follow] extrinsically adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
extrinsic adjective external, outside, exterior, foreign, imported, superficial, extraneous the extrinsic conditions which affect relationships Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Although the intrinsic pathway involves early activation of caspase-9, and the extrinsic pathway is mediated through caspase-8, both lead to activation of the "executioner" caspase-3 and a variety of proteases and endonucleases. The extrinsic pathway is initiated by tissue damage and is primarily responsible for the desired clotting that occurs at the site of injury, limiting blood loss. |
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