Synaptosome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Synaptosome is a noun meaning A structure containing vesicles and mitochondria of a synapse that is obtained when brain tissue is homogenized.
Meaning
A structure containing vesicles and mitochondria of a synapse that is obtained when brain tissue is homogenized.
Word Forms
- synaptosomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include synaptoneurosome, synaptodendrosome, synaptosoneurosome, synaptoproteome, synaptogram, synaptophysin.
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