idiosome

/ˈaɪdiəsəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A specialized organelle or other cellular component that is present in certain cells and is essential for the specific function of those cells, such as a centriole or a kinetosome.

“The idiosome of the sperm cell plays a crucial role in its movement.”

Synonyms

  • organelle
  • specialized cellular component

Antonyms

  • general cellular component
  • non-essential cellular structure