The role of the lipid receptors is central in these well-studied processes. Endocytosis is a general term for the internalization of particles, solutes, fluid, and membrane components by invagination of the plasma membrane (PM) and internalization of membrane vesicles.
medical dressing - a cloth covering for a wound or sore. cataplasm, poultice, plaster - a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. surgical dressing - a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery.
Various types of dressings can be used to accomplish different objectives including: 1  Controlling the moisture content, so that the wound stays moist or dry. 2  An example of a moisture-retaining dressing is Aquacel, which is a hydrofiber that is indicated, for example, for partial-thickness burns. dressing can have a number of purposes, depending on the type, severity and position of the wound, although all purposes are focused towards promoting recovery and preventing further harm from the wound.