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microsome

mi·cro·some
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kruh-sohm]
    • /ˈmaɪ krəˌsoʊm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kruh-sohm]
    • /ˈmaɪ krəˌsoʊm/

Definitions of microsome word

  • noun microsome a small inclusion, consisting of ribosomes and fragments of the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria, in the cytoplasm of a cell. 1
  • noun microsome A fragment of endoplasmic reticulum and attached ribosomes obtained by the centrifugation of homogenized cells. 1
  • noun microsome any of the small particles consisting of ribosomes and fragments of attached endoplasmic reticulum that can be isolated from cells by centrifugal action 0
  • noun microsome any of a number of minute granules in the cytoplasm of an active cell, that are filled with enzymes and thought to be associated with protein synthesis 0

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Origin of microsome

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; micro- + -some3

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Microsome

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

microsome popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microsome usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with microsome

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