pinocytosis

pinocytosis definition - medical

pin·o·cy·to·sis (pĭnˌə-sĭ-tōˈsĭs, -sī-, pīˌnə-)

noun
Introduction of fluids into a cell by invagination of the cell membrane, followed by formation of vesicles within the cells.

Related Forms:

  • pinˌo·cy·totˈic (-tŏtˈĭk) adjective

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