endocytic
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en·do·cy·to·sis
(ĕn′dō-sī-tō′sĭs)n.
A process of cellular ingestion by which the plasma membrane folds inward to bring substances into the cell.
en′do·cyt′ic (-sĭt′ĭk), en′do·cy·tot′ic (-sī-tŏt′ĭk) adj.
en′do·cy·tose′ (-tōs′) v.
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endocytic
(ˌɛndəʊˈsɪtɪk) orendocytotic
adj
(Biochemistry) involving cellular absorption
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