endoplasmic reticulum love

endoplasmic reticulum

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A membrane network within the cytoplasm of cells involved in the synthesis, modification, and transport of cellular materials.

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

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