Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling ribosomes, especially in the structure or function of RNA.

“The ribosomal proteins in the cell were crucial for protein synthesis.”

2. noun

a ribosome, especially in a cell or organism.

“The ribosomes in the bacterial cell were responsible for its rapid growth.”

3. noun

a structure or complex that resembles a ribosome, especially in the structure or function of RNA.

“The ribosomal RNA complex was found to have a crucial role in the cell’s metabolism.”