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

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Etymology

Origin of intracellular

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

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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

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

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

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

From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2024

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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