English Explanatory Dictionary

peroxisome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An intracellular organelle found in all eukaryotes (except Archezoa) which is the source of the enzymes that catalyze the production and breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, and are responsible for the oxidation of long-chain fatty acids.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

peroxisome peroxisomes

Synonyms

microbody

Derived words

peroxisomal
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