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rough endoplasmic reticulum

rough en·do·plas·mic re·tic·u·lum


noun 
Definition:
 
protein-synthesizing cell membranes: endoplasmic reticulum containing ribosomes that give its surface an uneven appearance, involved in the synthesis of proteins in plant and animal cells.
See also  smooth endoplasmic reticulum


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