What does "endocytosis" mean?

The process by which the plasma membrane of a cell folds inwards to ingest material.

What is a synonym for "endocytosis"?

Common synonyms include: ingestion.

Pronounced //ˌɛndəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs//.

/ˌɛndəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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The process by which the plasma membrane of a cell folds inwards to ingest material. countable, uncountable