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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-sĕl′yə-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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One limitation of the study was that researchers could only observe intracellular signaling in brain tissue for a few hours at a time.

From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026

"We demonstrated that this synergistic effect is not a coincidence, but is based on a novel mode of action resulting from the simultaneous activation of different intracellular signaling pathways," says Prof. Arimura.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 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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