intracellular

American  

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

adjective

1. within a cell or cells.

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intracellular British  

/ ˌɪntrəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells

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intracellular Scientific  

/ ĭn′trə-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Occurring or situated within a cell or cells.

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Other Word Forms

• intracellularly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of intracellular

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

Example Sentences

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intracellular

"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

According to Dr. Shapiguzov, "to our knowledge, this is the first evidence that mitochondria influence chloroplasts through intracellular oxygen exchange."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 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

This reduces intracellular calcium levels, which he calls the "master regulator of vascular tension."

From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 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