spliceosome

English

/ˈsplaɪsioʊˌsoʊm/

noun
Definitions
  • (genetics) A dynamic complex of RNA and protein subunits that removes introns from precursor mRNA.

Etymology

Compound from English splice + English -o- (mock-Spanish suffix)+ English -some (body).

Origin

English

-some

Gloss

body

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

身, 体

Emoji
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