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Pronunciation: rō′fē-ō-sī-tō′sis
Definition: Formation of vacuoles at a cell surface without prior formation of cytoplasmic projections, by which the cell appears to aspirate surrounding material.
[G. rhopheō, to gulp down, or aspirate, + kytos, cell, + -osis, condition]
See Also: pinocytosis
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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