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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ribosome

/ˈraɪbəʊsəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ribosome mean?

noun

A small organelle found in cells where protein synthesis takes place, consisting of a complex of ribosomal RNA and proteins.

Example

"The ribosome is the site of protein synthesis in the cell, where messenger RNA is translated into a specific sequence of amino acids."

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