exocytosis

One entry found for exocytosis.

Main Entry: exo·cy·to·sis
Pronunciation: "ek-sO-sI-'tO-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural exo·cy·to·ses /-"sEz/
Etymology: New Latin, from exo- + cyt- + -osis
: the release of cellular substances (as secretory products) contained in cell vesicles by fusion of the vesicular membrane with the plasma membrane and subsequent release of the contents to the exterior of the cell
- exo·cy·tot·ic /-'tä-tik/ adjective