pinocytosis

pin·o·cy·to·sis  (pn-s-tss, -s-, pn-)

n.

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

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

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pino·cy·totic (-ttk) adj.

pino·cy·toti·cal·ly adv.

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Noun

1.

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"