omegasome en · NOUN
Etymology
From omega + -some, from the similarity in shape to the letter omega.
Meanings
- A cup-shaped protrusion from the endoplasmic reticulum that serves as a platform for autophagosome biogenesis in mammalian cells.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| omegasomes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |