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agranular endoplasmic reticulum

agranular endoplasmic reticulum definition - medical

a·gran·u·lar endoplasmic reticulum (ā-grănˈyə-lər)

noun
Endoplasmic reticulum lacking in ribosomal granules, usually a characteristic of cells that secrete steroid hormones.

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