idiosome

noun

id·​io·​some ˈid-ē-ə-ˌsōm How to pronounce idiosome (audio)
: any of several specialized cellular organelles: as
a
b
: an area of modified cytoplasm surrounding a centrosome

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“Idiosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/idiosome. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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