dictionary help| rough-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum --> granular endoplasmic reticulum | medical dictionary |
Endoplasmic reticulum in which ribosomal granules are applied to the cytoplasmic surface of the cisternae; involved in the synthesis and secretion of protein via membrane-bound vesicles to the extracellular space.
Synonyms: chromidial substance, ergastoplasm, rough-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum.
(05 Mar 2000)
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