cytosome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The cytoplasm within a cell; the cell outside of the nucleus.
  2. A type of cellular organelle which is enclosed by a membrane.

Word forms

cytosome cytosomes

Etymology

From cyto- + -some.

Synonyms

cytoplasm multilamellar body

Related words

cytosegresome cytostome

Derived words

cytosomal cytosomic
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