A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q-R | S | T | U | V | W | X-Y | Z

Ribosomes

Definition(s)

Any of the RNA- and protein-rich cytoplasmic organelles that are sites of protein synthesis.: Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary by Merriam-Webster Inc.
Small cellular components composed of specialized ribosomal RNA and protein; site of protein synthesis.: Definition from: Human Genome Project Information at the U.S. Department of Energy
Cellular organelle that is the site of protein synthesis.: Definition from: Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms from the National Human Genome Research Institute


		About Site Map Contact Us
	A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine®
Home Conditions Genes Chromosomes Handbook Glossary Resources