microsome (n)

n05434361

type n
lex_filenum 08
def a tiny granule in the cytoplasm that is where protein synthesis takes place under the direction of mRNA
Outgoing links
Hypernym granule
Part holonym cytoplasm, cytol
Derivationally related form microsome → microsomal
Incoming links
Derivationally related form microsomal → microsome
Pertainym (pertains to noun) microsomal → microsome
Part meronym cytoplasm, cytol
Hyponym granule

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