oxysome

/ˈɒksɪsoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, membrane-bound organelle in a cell that is involved in the synthesis of reactive oxygen species.

“The mitochondria contained numerous oxysomes that were essential for cellular respiration.”

Synonyms

  • peroxisome
  • reactive oxygen species organelle

Antonyms

  • antioxidant organelle