Phagophore
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phagophore is a noun meaning (biology) A double membrane that encloses and isolates the cytoplasmic components during macroautophagy.
Meaning
(biology) A double membrane that encloses and isolates the cytoplasmic components during macroautophagy.
Word Forms
- phagophores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phagosome, endophagosome, melanophagosome, phagotroph, parasitophore, phragmosome.
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