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cytosol

 

[ หˆsaษชtษ™หŒsษ’l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cell biology

Cytosol is the fluid component of the cytoplasm where organelles, proteins, and other cell structures are suspended. It is primarily composed of water, salts, and organic molecules, contributing to the cell's metabolism and signaling processes. Cytosol plays a critical role in cellular processes such as glycolysis and signal transduction.

Synonyms

cytoplasmic fluid, intracellular fluid

Examples of usage

  • Cytosol is essential for metabolic activities.
  • The enzymes in the cytosol facilitate various biochemical reactions.
  • Abnormal cytosol composition can lead to cell dysfunction.

Translations

Translations of the word "cytosol" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citosol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‡เคŸเฅ‹เคธเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zytosol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sitosol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั‚ะพะทะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cytozol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐ่ƒž่ณช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cytosol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ citosol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sitosol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํฌ์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุชูˆุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cytosol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cytosol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†่ƒž่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ citozol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frumefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั‚ะพะทะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ–แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sitosol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ citosol

Etymology

The term 'cytosol' derives from the Greek word 'kytos', meaning 'cell', and 'sol', which denotes a solution. The concept of cytosol emerged in the late 19th century when scientists began to differentiate between the cell's solid and liquid components. As microscopy techniques advanced, researchers were able to observe the internal structures of cells more clearly, leading to the understanding of cytosol as a distinct entity within the cytoplasm. This distinction became important in cell biology as it highlighted the role of the cytosol in supporting various cellular functions, including metabolic pathways and the organization of cellular components. Over time, the understanding of cytosol has evolved, especially with the discovery of various signaling molecules and proteins that reside within this fluid, further emphasizing its critical role in the life of the cell.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,314, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.