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exocytosis /exo·cy·to·sis/ (-si-to´sis) 1. the discharge from a cell of particles that are too large to diffuse through the wall; the opposite of endocytosis. 2. the aggregation of migrating leukocytes in the epidermis as part of the inflammatory response.
exocytosis [ek′sōsītō′sis] Etymology: Gk, exos, outside + kytos, a hollow vessel discharge from a cell of particles that are too large to diffuse through the wall. Compare endocytosis. exocytosis (ek´sōsītō´sis), n the active transport of material from a vesicle out into the extracellular environment. exocytosis 1. the discharge from a cell of particles that are too large to diffuse through the plasma membrane; the opposite of endocytosis. 2. the aggregation of migrating leukocytes in the epidermis as part of the inflammatory response. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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