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intracellular

American

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

adjective

within a cell or cells.

intracellular British

/ ˌɪntrəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells

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intracellular Scientific

/ ĭn′trə-sĕl′yə-lər /

Occurring or situated within a cell or cells.

Other Word Forms

intracellularly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of intracellular

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

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intracellular

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

The drugs appear to slow down immune activity by suppressing intracellular signaling of these cytokines.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 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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