microbody en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μῑκρός (mīkrós) Ancient Greek μῑκρο- (mīkro-)lbor. English micro- Proto-Indo-European *bʰewdʰ- Proto-West Germanic *bodag Old English bodiġ Middle English bodi English body English microbody From micro- + body.
Meanings
- A cellular organelle bound by a single membrane and containing enzymes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microbodies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
de Peroxisom (cellular organelle) · de Microbody (cellular organelle) · es microcuerpo (cellular organelle) · vi vi thể (cellular organelle)