granular endoplasmic reticulum

  • 1granular endoplasmic reticulum — rough endoplasmic r …

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  • 2endoplasmic reticulum — (en do plas mik rē tik u lum) A system of membranous tubules and flattened sacs (cisternae) in the cytoplasmic matrix of eucaryotic cells. Rough or granular endoplasmic reticulum (RER or GER) bears ribosomes on its surface; smooth or agranular… …

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  • 3reticulum — 1. A fine network formed by cells, or formed of certain structures within cells or of connective tissue fibers between cells. 2. SYN: neuroglia. 3. The second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, a comparatively small chamber communicating… …

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  • 4Neuron — This article is about cells in the nervous system. For other uses, see Neuron (disambiguation). Brain cell redirects here. For other uses, see Glial cell. Neuron: Nerve Cell …

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  • 5substance — Stuff; material. SYN: substantia [TA], matter. [L. substantia, essence, material, fr. sub sto, to stand under, be present] alpha s. SYN: reticular s. (1). anterior perforated s. [TA] a region at the base …

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  • 6Plasmodium — This article is about the malaria parasite. For plasmodial slime molds, see Slime mold. Plasmodium Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota …

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  • 7ergastoplasm — SYN: granular endoplasmic reticulum. [G. ergaster, a workman, + plasma, something formed] * * * er·gas·to·plasm tə .plaz əm n ribosome studded endoplasmic reticulum er·gas·to·plas·mic .gas tə plaz mik adj …

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  • 8degeneration — 1. Deterioration; passing from a higher to a lower level or type. 2. A worsening of mental, physical, or moral qualities. 3. A retrogressive pathologic change in cells or tissues, in consequence of which their functions are often impaired or… …

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  • 9granule — 1. A grainlike particle; a granulation; a minute discrete mass. 2. A very small pill, usually gelatin or sugar coated, containing a drug to be given in a small dose. 3. A colony of the bacterium or …

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  • 10Ger — may refer to: *Ger (Hasidic dynasty), a Hasidic dynasty from Góra Kalwaria *Ger (weapon), the javelin of the Germanic tribe of the Teutons *Germany (Ger.) *German language (Ger.) *Granular endoplasmic reticulum (gER)Ger may also be used for:… …

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