cytosome

noun

cy·​to·​some ˈsīt-ə-ˌsōm How to pronounce cytosome (audio)
: the cytoplasmic portion of the cell

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“Cytosome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cytosome. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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