Exocytosis
Pronunciation: /ˈɛksˈoʊˈsaɪˈtuˈsɪs/
Exocytosis (noun)
- A process where a cell moves material out of the cell by using small internal sacs that open at the cell surface.
Examples
- Exocytosis helps a cell release contents to the outside.
- The cell uses exocytosis to release contents into the surrounding space.