microsomal

/maɪkrəˈsɒməl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the microsomes, especially relating to the endoplasmic reticulum of a cell.

“The microsomal fraction of the liver was analyzed for its enzymatic activity.”

Synonyms

  • cytosolic
  • endoplasmic

Antonyms

  • cytoskeletal
  • macroscopic