Formation of vacuoles at a cell surface without prior formation of cytoplasmic projections, by which the cell appears to aspirate surrounding material. ... See: pinocytosis. ... Origin: G. Rhopheo, to gulp down, or aspirate, + kytos, cell, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: rō′fē-ō-sī-tō′sis Definitions: 1. Formation of vacuoles at a cell surface without prior formation of cytoplasmic projections, by which the cell appears to aspirate surrounding material.
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