Cytosome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cytosome is a noun meaning (biology, uncountable) The cytoplasm within a cell; the cell outside of the nucleus.
Meaning
(biology, uncountable) The cytoplasm within a cell; the cell outside of the nucleus.
More Meanings
- (biology, countable) A type of cellular organelle which is enclosed by a membrane.
Example Sentences
Moreover, calcium is concentrated in cytosomes, specific membrane-coated vesicles, which are also known as 'tannin vesicles'.
The fundamental component of the protozoan body is the protoplasm which is without exception differentiated into the nucleus and the cytosome.
Word Forms
- cytosomes
Synonyms for cytosome
Depending on context, synonyms include cytoplasm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cytoplasm, cytome, nucleocytoplasm, cytoblast, karyosome, cytomics.
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