Pinocytosis: Function, Role & Diseases
The term pinocytosis derives from the Greek word “pinein,” which translates to the German verb “to drink,” and “kytos,” which means “cavity” or “cell.” Cells take up liquids (pinocytosis) and solids (phagocytosis) in the form of small vesicles from their surrounding medium. What is pinocytosis? Cells take up liquids (pinocytosis) and solids (phagocytosis) in the … Pinocytosis: Function, Role & Diseases
