pinocytosis

Noun

Meaning

process by which certain cells can engulf and incorporate droplets of fluid

Source: WordNet

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Pathogens often hijack endocytotic pathways such as pinocytosis in order to gain entry into the cell. Source: Internet

Endocytosis includes pinocytosis (cell drinking) and phagocytosis (cell eating). Source: Internet

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