Endoplasmic Reticulum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Cell Biology.
  1. a network of tubular membranes within the cytoplasm of the cell, occurring either with a smooth surface(smooth endoplasmic reticulum ) or studded with ribosomes (rough endoplasmic reticulum ), involved in the transport of materials.
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  1. an extensive intracellular membrane system whose functions include synthesis and transport of lipids and, in regions where ribosomes are attached, of proteins
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