endoplasmic reticulum

noun

endoplasmic reticulum

noun

US /ˌen.doʊˌplæz.mɪk rəˈtɪk.jə.ləm/

1

Biology, Cytology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized.

Derived terms
rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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