ScienceJuly 14, 2026
endocytosis
/ˌɛn.dəʊ.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/
Definition
The cellular process by which cells take in substances from their external environment by engulfing them in a vesicle formed from the cell membrane.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'endon' (within) and 'kytos' (hollow vessel or cell), combined with the suffix '-osis' denoting a process or action. It entered scientific English in the early 20th century to describe this specific method of biological ingestion.
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