intracellular

American  

[in-truh-sel-yuh-ler] / ˌɪn trəˈsɛl jə lər /

adjective

1. within a cell or cells.

---

intracellular British  

/ ˌɪntrəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells

---

intracellular Scientific  

/ ĭn′trə-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Occurring or situated within a cell or cells.

---

Other Word Forms

• intracellularly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of intracellular

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

intracellular

Among the compounds tested, pterostilbene produced the strongest reduction in intracellular lipid accumulation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026

"We've made intracellular antibodies that stick to proteins that cause neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and motor neurone disease," said Dr. Wright.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

Using metabolomics analyses, the scientists found that creatine supplementation increased intracellular ATP levels in dendritic cells.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

While cysts are microscopic, they are relatively large compared to other intracellular pathogens, reaching up to 80 microns across.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026

However, the radiation causes what he called intracellular ionization, and that is the real damage.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien