First Known Use: 1965
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peroxisome
noun per·ox·i·some \pə-ˈräk-sə-ˌsōm\
Definition of PEROXISOME
: a cytoplasmic cell organelle containing enzymes (as catalase) which act in oxidative reactions and especially in the production and decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
— per·ox·i·som·al \-ˌräk-sə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective
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Origin of PEROXISOME
peroxide + 3-some
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peroxisome
noun per·ox·i·some \pə-ˈräk-sə-ˌsōm\
Medical Definition of PEROXISOME
: a cytoplasmic cell organelle containing enzymes (as catalase) which act especially in the production and decomposition of hydrogen peroxide—called also microbody
—per·ox·i·som·al \-ˌräk-sə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective
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