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exosome.

An intracellular macromolecular protein complex involved in RNA degradation.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɛks.oʊˌsoʊm/
  1. An intracellular macromolecular protein complex involved in RNA degradation.

  2. An extracellular vesicle released from the endosomal compartment of eukaryotic cells, responsible for the selective removal of plasma membrane protein.

Where this word comes from

From exo- + -some.

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