endocytobiology

[ en-doh-sahy-toh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɛn doʊˌsaɪ toʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and function of the organelles and other structures within the cell.

Nearby words

endocrinoma, endocrinopathy, endocrinous, endocuticle, endocystitis, endocytobiology, endocytose, endocytosis, endoderm, endodermal sinus tumor, endodermis

Origin of endocytobiology

First recorded in 1980–85; endo- + cyto- + biology

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