Definition of Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

1. Noun. (cytology) The region of the endoplasmic reticulum that is not occupied by ribosomes and is involved in the formation of distinct lipids. ¹

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Medical Definition of Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

1. An internal membrane structure of the eukaryotic cell. Biochemically similar to the rough endoplasmic reticulum, but lacks the ribosome binding function. Tends to be tubular rather than sheet like, may be separate from the rough endoplasmic reticulum or may be an extension of it. Abundant in cells concerned with lipid metabolism and proliferates in hepatocytes when animals are challenged with lipophilic drugs. Acronym: SER This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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