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polysome Definition

poly·some (päl′i sōm′)

noun

a collection of ribosomes, probably connected by a single thread of RNA, in which protein synthesis occurs

Etymology: poly- + -some

polysome Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • technology: In 1998 CAT acquired rights to novel polysome display technology and underlying intellectual property through the acquisition of Aptein Inc. , a US company.