CYTOSOME

Etymology

Noun

cytosome (plural cytosomes)

(biology, uncountable) The cytoplasm within a cell; the cell outside of the nucleus.

(biology, countable) A type of cellular organelle which is enclosed by a membrane.

Synonyms

• (cytoplasm): cytoplasm

• (organelle): multilamellar body

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

7 November 2024

ERASE

(verb) remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; “Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!”


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Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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