endocytosis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɛndəʊsʌɪˈtəʊsɪs/

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • the taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole.

Derivatives

endocytotic

Pronunciation: /-sʌɪˈtɒtɪk/
adjective