English Explanatory Dictionary

endoplasmic reticulum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized.

Pronunciation

/ˌen.doʊˌplæz.mɪk rəˈtɪk.jə.ləm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-endoplasmic reticulum.wav

Word forms

endoplasmic reticulum endoplasmic reticula

Synonyms

ER

Derived words

rough endoplasmic reticulum smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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