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polyribosome

noun poly·ri·bo·some \ ˌpä-lē-ˈrī-bə-ˌsōm \

Definition of polyribosome

: a cluster of ribosomes linked together by a molecule of messenger RNA and forming the site of protein synthesis
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polyribosomal

play \ˌpä-lē-ˌrī-bə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective

First Known Use of polyribosome

1962

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polyribosome

noun poly·ri·bo·some \ -ˈrī-bə-ˌsōm \

medical Definition of polyribosome

: a cluster of ribosomes linked together by a molecule of messenger RNA and forming the site of protein synthesis — called also polysome
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polyribosomal

play \-ˌrī-bə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective

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