intracellular

[ in-truh-sel-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. within a cell or cells.

intracellular

/ ˌɪntrəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells

intracellular

/ ĭn′trə-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Occurring or situated within a cell or cells.

Derived Forms

• ˌintraˈcellularly, adverb

Other Words From

• intra·cellu·lar·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intracellular¹

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

Example Sentences

APOL3 has both water-loving and lipid-loving parts, letting it bind to the inner membrane and dissolve it into the intracellular fluid, like soap washing away grease.

From Science News

The organism is a short, thick diplobacillus, is frequently intracellular, and is Gram-negative (Fig. 126).

From Project Gutenberg

With one or two possible exceptions, they are invariably intracellular during the entire trophic life of the individual.

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Jute contains in its raw state a considerable amount of colouring matter and intracellular substance.

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While studying the genealogy of beings, Metchnikoff continued his researches on intracellular digestion.

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Metchnikoff continued to study intracellular digestion and the origin of the intestine.

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