pinocytosis

An endocytosis process that results in the uptake of liquid material by cells from their external environment; literally 'cell drinking'. Liquid is enclosed in vesicles, called pinosomes, formed by invagination of the plasma membrane.
  • Code: GO:0006907
  • Source: Gene Ontology
  • Alternative labels: fluid-phase endocytosis single-organism pinocytosis clathrin-independent pinocytosis

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