| white blood cell made up of granules that are small sacs made of enzymes that digest microorganisms |
| neutrophil cell, especially an abundant type of granular white blood cell |
ribosome ri·bo·some (rī'bə-sōm')
n.
A minute round cytoplasmic particle composed of RNA and protein that is the site of protein synthesis as directed by mRNA.
| ribosome (rī'bə-sōm') Pronunciation Key
A sphere-shaped structure within the cytoplasm of a cell that is composed of RNA and protein and is the site of protein synthesis. Ribosomes are free in the cytoplasm and often attached to the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum. Ribosomes exist in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Plastids and mitochondria in eukaryotic cells have smaller ribosomes similar to those of prokaryotes. See more at cell. |