Endocytosis
noun
A process by which cells engulf external substances, such as nutrients or pathogens, by enclosing them in a membrane-bound vesicle.
The cell uses endocytosis to absorb important nutrients.
Often appears as...
- receptor-mediated endocytosis
- phagocytic endocytosis
Usage tips
Neutral
receptor-mediated endocytosis, phagocytosis, pinocytosis
noun
A process by which cells engulf external substances, such as nutrients or pathogens, by enclosing them in a membrane-bound vesicle.
The cell uses endocytosis to absorb important nutrients.
Often appears as...
- receptor-mediated endocytosis
- phagocytic endocytosis
Usage tips
Neutral
receptor-mediated endocytosis, phagocytosis, pinocytosis
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Biology
Endocytosis is essential for cell survival, allowing nutrient uptake and waste removal.
Cells rely on endocytosis to maintain homeostasis.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Terms
Understanding how endocytosis works can provide insights into diseases.
Many viruses exploit endocytosis to enter host cells.
Pro Tip 3/3Experimental Techniques
Experiments often observe endocytosis to study cellular responses.
Researchers measure endocytosis rates in different cell types.
Pro Tip 1/3Biology
Endocytosis is essential for cell survival, allowing nutrient uptake and waste removal.
Cells rely on endocytosis to maintain homeostasis.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Terms
Understanding how endocytosis works can provide insights into diseases.
Many viruses exploit endocytosis to enter host cells.
Pro Tip 3/3Experimental Techniques
Experiments often observe endocytosis to study cellular responses.
Researchers measure endocytosis rates in different cell types.
Pro Tip 1/3Biology
Endocytosis is essential for cell survival, allowing nutrient uptake and waste removal.
Cells rely on endocytosis to maintain homeostasis.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Terms
Understanding how endocytosis works can provide insights into diseases.
Many viruses exploit endocytosis to enter host cells.
Pro Tip 3/3Experimental Techniques
Experiments often observe endocytosis to study cellular responses.
Researchers measure endocytosis rates in different cell types.
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