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Definition of Endosome

1. a cellular particle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Endosome

1. 1. Endocytotic vesicle derived from the plasma membrane. More specifically an acidic nonlysosomal compartment in which receptor ligand complexes dissociate. 2. A chromatinic body near the centre of a vesicular nucleus in some protozoa. Origin: Gr. Soma = body This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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