Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cytosome

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cy-to-some
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The cytoplasm within a cell; the cell outside of the nucleus.

Uncountable

noun

A type of cellular organelle which is enclosed by a membrane.

Countable

Example Sentences

"The fundamental component of the protozoan body is the protoplasm which is without exception differentiated into the nucleus and the cytosome."
"Moreover, calcium is concentrated in cytosomes, specific membrane-coated vesicles, which are also known as 'tannin vesicles'."

Etymology

From cyto- + -some.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: cyto
Suffix: some

Usage

Inflected Forms

cytosomes (plural)

Derived Forms

cytosomal cytosomic

Frequently Paired Words

cytosegresome cytostome

Synonyms

cytoplasm multilamellar body

Questions

What does cytosome mean?: The cytoplasm within a cell; the cell outside of the nucleus.
Where does cytosome come from?: From cyto- + -some.

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