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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

intracellular Scientific  
/ ĭn′trə-sĕlyə-lər /
  1. Occurring or situated within a cell or cells.


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Etymology

Origin of intracellular

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

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

From Science Daily Sep. 5, 2026

"A defining feature of the chip was precision current injection, which we used to permeabilize neuronal membranes for intracellular access," Ham said.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

Early work focused on intracellular signaling cascades, then expanded into the study of transcription factors and gene networks that shape behavior in specific parts of the brain.

From Science Daily Dec. 13, 2025

They noted a significant concentration-dependent increase in the intracellular concentration of MK-4.

From Science Daily Oct. 14, 2025

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

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

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