1. of, relating to, or involving exocytosis; describing the process by which cells expel substances through the cell membrane
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The exocytotic pathway allows neurons to release neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.
• Exocytotic vesicles transport proteins from the Golgi apparatus to the cell membrane.
• Insulin secretion depends on exocytotic mechanisms in pancreatic beta cells.
• The exocytotic process is essential for cell communication and nutrient transport.
• Researchers studied exocytotic events using fluorescent markers to track vesicle movement.