Definitions for ribosomes

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ribosomes ri·bo·some

Spelling: [rahy-buh-sohm]

IPA: /ˈraɪ bəˌsoʊm/

Ribosomes is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 342 anagrams from letters in ribosomes (beimoorss).

Definitions for ribosomes

noun

1. a tiny, somewhat mitten-shaped organelle occurring in great numbers in the cell cytoplasm either freely, in small clusters, or attached to the outer surfaces of endoplasmic reticula, and functioning as the site of protein manufacture.

Origin of ribosomes

First recorded in 1955-60; ribo(se) + -some³