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microsome

(-sōm′)

noun

any of a number of minute granules in the cytoplasm of an active cell, that are filled with enzymes and thought to be associated with protein synthesis

Origin: micro- + -some

Related Forms:

microsomal adjective

See microsome in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small particle in the cytoplasm of a cell, typically consisting of fragmented endoplasmic reticulum to which ribosomes are attached.

Related Forms:

miˌcro·soˈmal (-sōˈməl), miˌcro·soˈmic (-sōˈmĭk) adjective

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