intracellular

[in-truh-sel-yuh-ler]

adjective

1. within a cell or cells.

intracellular

/ ˌɪntrəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells

intracellular

1. Occurring or situated within a cell or cells.

Other Word Forms

• intracellularly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intracellular¹

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

Example Sentences

A protein kinase activated by cyclic adenosine monophosphate, an intracellular signaling molecule.

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The drugs appear to slow down immune activity by suppressing intracellular signaling of these cytokines.

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They found that breast cancer cells lacking BKCa had lower intracellular calcium levels.

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However, further studies are needed to deepen knowledge of the molecular regulatory mechanisms and intracellular signaling pathways.

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Membranes of cells are made of lipids and proteins, and they serve barrier functions for cells and intracellular organelles.

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