[1875–80; intra- + cellular]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: authoritarian, hat trick, musical chairs, slime mold, weekendintra- is a prefix meaning “within,” used in the formation of compound words. Other wordsthat use the affix intra- include: intradermal, intrapreneur, intratelluric, intravasation, intravenous
Examples of 'intracellular' in a sentence
intracellular
To prevent intracellular havoc, the fusion of membranes within cells must be highly regulated.
The Scientist (2000)
Proteins may bind to intracellular scaffolds to optimize signal transduction.
The Scientist (2000)
The technique gives substantially better intracellular detail than other nonlabeling methods and helps to preserve egg viability.
The Scientist (2000)
The virus increases the risk of cancer by interfering with two vital intracellular processes: reproduction and repair.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Proteasomes are large complexes of enzymes that break down intracellular proteins, recognizing them by their ubiquitin molecular tags.