endoplasmic reticulum

noun

Meaning

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

Related words

rough endoplasmic reticulum(English)smooth endoplasmic reticulum(English)reticulon(English)ergastoplasm(English)endomembrane(English)ribosome(English)cytomembrane(English)golgi apparatus(English)

Sources

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