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(ex-o-cy-to-sis) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a process where substances are released from a cell.

Example Sentence

Vesicle trafficking is a step in exocytosis.

More Example Sentences

Exocytosis helps cells communicate with each other.

Synonyms

cell secretion; substance release

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