vacuome

/vækʊˌoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical organelle found in some cells that is involved in the formation and maintenance of the cell’s vacuoles.

“Research on the vacuome of plant cells has led to a deeper understanding of cellular biology.”

Synonyms

  • cellular compartment
  • vacuolar system

Antonyms

  • cytosol
  • plasma