Cajal body en · NOUN
Etymology
Discovered by Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852–1934), Spanish neuroscientist and histologist, in 1903.
Meanings
- A spherical membraneless nuclear body largely consisting of proteins and RNA, found in the nucleus of proliferative cells like embryonic cells and tumor cells, or metabolically active cells like neurons.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajal bodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |