endocytosis

noun
en·​do·​cy·​to·​sis | \ ˌen-də-sī-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce endocytosis (audio) \

Definition of endocytosis

: incorporation of substances into a cell by phagocytosis or pinocytosis

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Other Words from endocytosis

endocytotic \ ˌen-​də-​sī-​ˈtä-​tik How to pronounce endocytotic (audio) \ adjective

Examples of endocytosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once attached, the viral particle gets essentially engulfed by the cell, a process called endocytosis. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Looks like a rough flu season ahead. Here are answers to ALL your flu questions," 9 Dec. 2017

First Known Use of endocytosis

1963, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for endocytosis

New Latin, from end- + -cytosis (as in phagocytosis)

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endocytosis

noun
en·​do·​cy·​to·​sis | \ -sī-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce endocytosis (audio) \
plural endocytoses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce endocytoses (audio) \

Medical Definition of endocytosis

: incorporation of substances into a cell by phagocytosis or pinocytosis

Other Words from endocytosis

endocytose \ -​ˈsī-​ˌtōs, -​ˌtōz How to pronounce endocytose (audio) \ transitive verb endocytosed; endocytosing
endocytotic \ -​sī-​ˈtät-​ik How to pronounce endocytotic (audio) \ adjective