intracellular
adjective/ˌɪntrəˈsɛljələr/
Frequency rank: #12,792 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
occurring or existing within a cell or cells.
Example sentence
The researchers studied intracellular signals to understand how nutrients are processed inside living cells.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 12,701–12,800
- improviseto create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
- inappropriatelyin a way that is not suitable or proper for the situation.
- incandescentEmitting bright light as a result of being heated; glowing intensely.
- indistinctnot clear or easy to perceive; blurred or vague.
- infallibleIncapable of making mistakes; never wrong.
- jolta sudden sharp shake or shock
- juggleto manage or handle several tasks or things at the same time.
- jukeboxa coin-operated machine that plays selected recorded music.
- jumpsuita one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, worn as clothing or a uniform.
- kerosenea thin, clear oil made from petroleum, used as fuel for lamps and heaters.