English edit

Etymology edit

micro- +‎ pinocyte +‎ -ic

Adjective edit

micropinocytic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to micropinocytosis.
    • 2015 November 7, “Alpha Adrenergic Induction of Transport of Lysosomal Enzyme across the Blood-Brain Barrier”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Earlier studies showed that circulating macromolecules appeared in micropinocytic vesicles within the endothelial cells, that micropinocytic vesicles fused with lysosomes, and that macromolecules not resistant to lysosomal degradation were not found beyond the vascular endothelial cell linings.