stereid

/ˈstɛriɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cellular structure consisting of a stack of flattened vesicles derived from the endoplasmic reticulum.

“The researchers studied the stereids of plant cells to understand their role in metabolism.”

Synonyms

  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • vesicle

Antonyms

  • lysosome
  • vacuole