cytosome

/saiˈtɒsəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small organelle found in the cytoplasm of a cell, involved in the synthesis of proteins.

“The scientists used a microscope to examine the cytosome in the cell culture.”

Synonyms

  • protein-synthesizing complex
  • ribosome

Antonyms

  • lysosome
  • vacuole