Definition

Relating to the process by which cells take in small particles or liquids from their surroundings.

Example

The pinocytic activity of the cell allows it to absorb nutrients from its environment.

Conversation

I just read an article about how cells use pinocytic processes to absorb nutrients.

That sounds interesting! I never knew cells could do that.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how pinocytic mechanisms work so efficiently.

Absolutely! Nature has such clever ways of solving problems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pinocytic → It is formed from "pino-" (from Greek "pinein", meaning to drink) and "cytic" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell). The word describes a process related to cells that involves the intake of liquid, akin to drinking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drinking' ('pino-') as cells taking in liquid ('cytic') — that's what pinocytic means.

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