intracellular

adjective

in·​tra·​cel·​lu·​lar ˈin-trə-ˈsel-yə-lər How to pronounce intracellular (audio)
ˈin-(ˌ)trä-
: existing, occurring, or functioning within a cell
intracellular parasites
intracellularly adverb

Examples of intracellular in a Sentence

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These substances prevent ice from forming within the cells, reducing the risk of lethal intracellular damage. Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Engineering Toxoplasma gondii secretion systems for intracellular delivery of multiple large therapeutic proteins to neurons University of Glasgow. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2024 One of the major hurdles that tau-targeting treatments must overcome is targeting intracellular tau – the tau that remains inside cells and is responsible for seeding – which is something that existing immunotherapies don’t do overall. New Atlas, 23 July 2024 Bananas Bananas are a great source of potassium, the most abundant intracellular mineral. Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for intracellular 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intracellular was in 1876

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“Intracellular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intracellular. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

intracellular

adjective
in·​tra·​cel·​lu·​lar ˌin-trə-ˈsel-yə-lər How to pronounce intracellular (audio)
: being or occurring within a cell
intracellularly adverb

Medical Definition

intracellular

adjective
in·​tra·​cel·​lu·​lar -ˈsel-yə-lər How to pronounce intracellular (audio)
: existing, occurring, or functioning within a cell
intracellular enzymes
intracellular localization of RNA synthesis
intracellular parasites
intracellularly adverb
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