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

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

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They found that breast cancer cells lacking BKCa had lower intracellular calcium levels.

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However, further studies are needed to deepen knowledge of the molecular regulatory mechanisms and intracellular signaling pathways.

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Membranes of cells are made of lipids and proteins, and they serve barrier functions for cells and intracellular organelles.

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This allows the cytoskeleton to act as a highly dynamic intracellular wiring network to transmit ion-based information from the membrane to the intracellular organelles, including mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and the nucleus.

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