informosome

noun

in·​for·​mo·​some in-ˈfȯr-mə-ˌsōm How to pronounce informosome (audio)
: a cellular particle that is a complex of messenger RNA and protein and is thought to be the form in which messenger RNA is transported from the nucleus to the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm

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“Informosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/informosome. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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