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Microsome
Description:
A microsome is a minute, often spherical, subcellular particle present in many cells. It is composed of cell membrane fragments and is involved in various cellular processes.
Senses:
- Cell Biology: A small, membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, involved in lipid metabolism and drug detoxification.
- Pharmacology: A subcellular fraction involved in drug metabolism, typically obtained from liver tissue.
Sample Sentences:
- The microsome plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism within the cell.
- Researchers isolated microsomes to study the drug metabolism process.
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