¦ek(ˌ)sōsī¦tōsə̇s noun
( plural exocyto·ses -ōˌsēz)
Etymology: New Latin, from exo- + cyt- + -osis
: the release of cellular substances (as secretory products) contained in cell vesicles by fusion of the vesicular membrane with the plasma membrane and subsequent release of the contents to the exterior of the cell
• exo·cy·tot·ic -sī¦täd.ik adjective