1. of, relating to, or involving endocytosis; describing the process by which cells take in substances from outside by folding the cell membrane inward.
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The endocytic pathway allows cells to internalize nutrients and pathogens.
• Endocytic vesicles transport materials from the cell surface to the interior.
• Receptor-mediated endocytic uptake is crucial for cholesterol regulation.
• The endocytic process is essential for cell communication and nutrient absorption.
• Clathrin-coated pits are key structures in endocytic membrane trafficking.