intracellular
adjective
in·tra·cel·lu·lar
ˈin-trə-ˈsel-yə-lər 
ˈin-(ˌ)trä-
: existing, occurring, or functioning within a cell
intracellular parasites
intracellularly
adverb
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Bananas Bananas are a great source of potassium, the most abundant intracellular mineral.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Researchers and clinicians can use it to measure oxygen saturation in vivo and identify intracellular proteins associated with specific diseases.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
That suggested to her that something in the intracellular environment set the tempo of degradation.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
Used in cases of moderate or severe Alzheimer's disease, this medication affects how fast intracellular calcium builds up.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 Aug. 2023
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Researchers and clinicians can use it to measure oxygen saturation in vivo and identify intracellular proteins associated with specific diseases.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
That suggested to her that something in the intracellular environment set the tempo of degradation.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
Used in cases of moderate or severe Alzheimer's disease, this medication affects how fast intracellular calcium builds up.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 Aug. 2023
See all Example Sentences for intracellular
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“Intracellular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intracellular. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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intracellular
adjective
in·tra·cel·lu·lar
ˌin-trə-ˈsel-yə-lər
: being or occurring within a cell
intracellularly
adverb
Medical Definition
intracellular
adjective
in·tra·cel·lu·lar
-ˈsel-yə-lər
: existing, occurring, or functioning within a cell
intracellular enzymes
intracellular localization of RNA synthesis
intracellular parasites
intracellularly
adverb
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