pinocytoses

pi·no·cy·tose

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pin-uh-sahy-tohs, -tohz, pahy-nuh-]
- /ˌpɪn ə saɪˈtoʊs, -ˈtoʊz, ˌpaɪ nə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pin-uh-sahy-tohs, -tohz, pahy-nuh-]
- /ˌpɪn ə saɪˈtoʊs, -ˈtoʊz, ˌpaɪ nə-/

Definitions of pinocytoses word

verb without object pinocytoses (of a cell) to take within by means of pinocytosis. 1
noun pinocytoses the transport of fluid into a cell by means of local infoldings by the cell membrane so that a tiny vesicle or sac forms around each droplet, which is then taken into the interior of the cytoplasm. 1

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Origin of pinocytoses

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; back formation from pinocytosis

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Parts of speech for Pinocytoses

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pinocytoses popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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