microbody

/ˌmaɪkrəˈbɒdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A small organelle found in the cells of fungi, particularly in the cytoplasm of yeast cells, where it is involved in the process of peroxisome function and breakdown of fatty acids.

“The microbodies in the yeast cells play a crucial role in its metabolic processes.”

Synonyms

  • organelle
  • peroxisome

Antonyms

  • macrobody