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Definition of Endosome

1. a cellular particle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Endosome

1. 1. Endocytotic vesicle derived from the plasma membrane. More specifically an acidic nonlysosomal compartment in which receptor ligand complexes dissociate. 2. A chromatinic body near the centre of a vesicular nucleus in some protozoa. Origin: Gr. Soma = body This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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Literary usage of Endosome

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Journal of Physiology by Physiological Society (Great Britain). (1896)
"... of this paper I have spoken of the doubtful nature of existing nuclear terminology in the Protozoa, and of the appropriation of the term endosome by ..."

2. Molecular Neurobiology: Proceedings of the Second Nimh Conference by Steven Zalcman (1995)
"Thus, the endosome may be the site at which organelles with the properties of SVs of neurons can be assembled in endocrine cells. ..."

3. Human Parasitology: With Notes on Bacteriology, Mycology, Laboratory by Damaso de Rivas (1920)
"It occurs in the form of lumps of p/os- tin, combined with chromatic substances called karyosome, endosome, ..."

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