cytosome
Pronunciation: sī′tō-sōm
Definition:
- The cell body exclusive of the nucleus.
- Distinctive granule found in great alveolar (type II) cells of the lung that releases pulmonary surfactant on the alveolar surfaces.
Synonym(s): multilamellar body
[cyto- + G. sōma, body]
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