What is another word for Desmology?
Pronunciation: [dɪsmˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Desmology is the scientific study of the structure, function, and distribution of the desmosomes, which are adhesive junctions that connect cells in tissues. There are a few synonyms for desmology, including desmosomes biology, desmocytology, and cell-cell adhesion science. Desmosomes biology is also called intercellular junction biology, as it mainly deals with the molecular mechanisms of intercellular adhesion, structure, and function. Desmocytology also means the same as desmosomes biology but focuses more on the cellular and molecular aspects of desmosomes. Similarly, cell-cell adhesion science studies the methods of molecules that regulate cell adhesion and communication in tissues.
