Endocytosis

Pronunciation: /ˈɛndoʊˈsaɪˈtuˈsɪs/

Endocytosis (noun)

  1. A process where a cell takes material from outside by wrapping it with its membrane and pulling it inside.
  2. A type of transport in which the cell membrane forms a pocket around substances, then closes to form an internal vesicle.

Examples

  • Endocytosis is a cell intake process that brings materials inside.
  • The cell uses endocytosis as a cell intake process to absorb nutrients.