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Dictyosome

Definition

noun
plural: dictyosomes
(cell biology) Synonym: Golgi apparatus, i.e. the organelle that is comprised of membrane-bound stacks and is involved in glycosylation, packaging of molecules for secretion, transporting of lipids within the cell, and giving rise to lysosomes

See: Golgi apparatus for further information.


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