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microsomal

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mi·cro·some  (mkr-sm)
n.
A small particle in the cytoplasm of a cell, typically consisting of fragmented endoplasmic reticulum to which ribosomes are attached.
micro·somal (-sml), micro·somic (-smk) adj.
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Adj.1.microsomal - of or relating to microsomesmicrosomal - of or relating to microsomes        
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