1. in or to a location outside a cell or cells; outside the cell membrane
Usage: biology, medicine, technical

Examples

• The protein was secreted extracellularly and accumulated in the tissue.
• Extracellularly applied drugs may not penetrate the cell membrane efficiently.
• Bacteria release toxins extracellularly to damage surrounding tissues.
• The enzyme functions extracellularly in the digestive tract.
• Extracellularly located receptors bind signaling molecules on the cell surface.