ribosome

ribosome definition - medical

ri·bo·some (rīˈbə-sōmˌ)

noun
A minute round cytoplasmic particle composed of RNA and protein that is the site of protein synthesis as directed by mRNA.

Related Forms:

  • riˌbo·soˈmal (-sōˈməl) adjective

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