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pin·o·cy·to·sis (p

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s, -s

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Introduction of fluids into a cell by invagination of the cell membrane, followed by formation of vesicles within the cells.

[Greek pnein, to drink; see p(i)- in Indo-European roots + cyt(o)- + -osis.]

pino·cy·totic (-t

k) adj.

pino·cy·toti·cal·ly adv.

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pinocytosis - process by which certain cells can engulf and incorporate droplets of fluid

bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"

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pinocytosis (redirected from Pinocytes)

pinocytosis
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