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

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

From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026

FA reduced the rise in intracellular calcium caused by potassium chloride.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 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

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

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