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    pinocytosis
    /ˌpɪnə(ʊ)sʌɪˈtəʊsɪs/

    noun

    • 1. the ingestion of liquid into a cell by the budding of small vesicles from the cell membrane.

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  2. biologydictionary.net › pinocytosisPinocytosis - Definition and Examples | Biology Dictionary

    Mar 26, 2019 · Pinocytosis is a type of endocytosis by which a cell absorbs small particles from the extracellular fluid. Learn the function, steps, types and examples of pinocytosis, and how it differs from phagocytosis.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PinocytosisPinocytosis - Wikipedia

    In cellular biology, pinocytosis, otherwise known as fluid endocytosis and bulk-phase pinocytosis, is a mode of endocytosis in which small molecules dissolved in extracellular fluid are brought into the cell through an invagination of the cell membrane, resulting in their containment within a small vesicle inside the cell.

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  5. sciencenotes.org › pinocytosis-definition-and-functionsPinocytosis - Definition and Functions - Science Notes and...

    Apr 24, 2024 · Pinocytosis is a cellular process that involves ingesting liquid and dissolved solutes by forming small vesicles. It serves various functions, such as nutrient uptake, cellular communication, and immune response, and occurs in all eukaryotic cells.

  6. www.thoughtco.com › pinocytosis-definition-4143229Pinocytosis Definition and Examples - ThoughtCo

    Mar 11, 2019 · Pinocytosis is a cellular process by which fluids and nutrients are ingested by cells. Learn about the types, steps, and functions of pinocytosis, as well as receptor-mediated endocytosis, in this article.

  7. www.osmosis.org › answers › pinocytosisPinocytosis: What Is It, How It Occurs, and More | Osmosis

    Jun 30, 2022 · Pinocytosis is a form of endocytosis that involves the uptake of extracellular fluids and solutes by a cell. Learn how pinocytosis occurs, what are its differences from phagocytosis and receptor-mediated endocytosis, and what are its roles in nutrition, immunity, and fetal development.

  8. www.biologyonline.com › dictionary › pinocytosisPinocytosis - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary

    Jun 16, 2022 · Pinocytosis (biology definition): a biological process of taking in fluid together with its contents into the cell by forming narrow channels through its membrane that pinch off into vesicles, and fuse with lysosomes that hydrolyze or break down contents. Etymology: from Greek pino, meaning “to drink” and cyto, meaning “cell”.

  9. www.sciencefacts.net › pinocytosisPinocytosis – Definition, Process, & Steps with Examples &...

    Feb 17, 2023 · Pinocytosis is the process of cellular uptake of tiny particles suspended in extracellular fluid. Learn about the steps, types, and functions of pinocytosis with examples and diagrams.