Definitions

1. noun

A small, membrane-bound organelle found in some cells, especially in protozoa, that contains a fluid-filled vesicle.

“The research focused on the unique characteristics of the cell’s spherosome and its role in cell division.”

2. noun

An organelle containing a vesicle filled with a substance such as lipids or proteins.

“The study of the cell’s spherosome revealed a previously unknown mechanism for storing and releasing lipids.”