- granular endoplasmic reticulum
- rough endoplasmic r.
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granular endoplasmic reticulum
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endoplasmic reticulum — (en do plas mik rē tik u lum) A system of membranous tubules and flattened sacs (cisternae) in the cytoplasmic matrix of eucaryotic cells. Rough or granular endoplasmic reticulum (RER or GER) bears ribosomes on its surface; smooth or agranular… … Dictionary of microbiology
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Ger — may refer to: *Ger (Hasidic dynasty), a Hasidic dynasty from Góra Kalwaria *Ger (weapon), the javelin of the Germanic tribe of the Teutons *Germany (Ger.) *German language (Ger.) *Granular endoplasmic reticulum (gER)Ger may also be used for:… … Wikipedia
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