intracellular

American  

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

adjective

1. within a cell or cells.

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intracellular British  

/ ˌɪntrəˈsɛljʊlə /

adjective

1. biology situated or occurring inside a cell or cells

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intracellular Scientific  

/ ĭn′trə-sĕl′yə-lər /

1. Occurring or situated within a cell or cells.

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Other Word Forms

• intracellularly adverb

Etymology

Origin of intracellular

First recorded in 1875–80; intra- + cellular

Example Sentences

"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

What the team at Duke-NUS has now discovered is that the release of particulate mast cell granules, which contain these bioactive chemicals, is controlled by two members of an intracellular multiprotein complex called inflammasome.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

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

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

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

From Science Daily • May 3, 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