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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

endocytosis

/ɛndəˈsaɪtəs/ noun · British & US
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What does endocytosis mean?

noun

The process by which a cell takes in substances by engulfing them with its cell membrane, forming a vesicle.

Example

"The cell used endocytosis to internalize the nutrients from the surrounding environment."

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