Fusome

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌsəm/

Fusome (noun)

  1. A structure in cells that helps with the joining of membranes during cell division.

Examples

  • A fusome is essential for cell division in many organisms.
  • A fusome is a type of cell structure.

Common collocations: cell structure, biological function, cell division

Synonyms of Fusome

Formal

Neutral