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endocytosis

Pronunciation: /ˌɛndəʊsʌɪˈtəʊsɪs/

Definition of endocytosis

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

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Definition of endocytosis in the US English dictionary

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