What is another word for Caveolae?
Pronunciation: [kˈe͡ɪvəlˌiː] (IPA) 
Caveolae are small, flask-shaped structures found on the surface of cells. They are involved in a variety of cellular processes, including signal transduction, membrane trafficking, and endocytosis. Synonyms for caveolae include invaginations, vesicles, lipid rafts, and plasma membrane microdomains. Invaginations refer to the process of inward folding of the membrane to form a hollow structure. Vesicles are small sacs of fluid enclosed by a lipid bilayer. Lipid rafts are aggregates of lipids and proteins on the cell membrane that are involved in signal transduction and cholesterol transport. Plasma membrane microdomains are patches of the cell membrane that have unique lipid and protein composition compared to the rest of the membrane.
