Meaning Of The Word Peroxisome

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What's The Definition Of Peroxisome?

peroxisome in American English
any of a group of organelles in some cells of mammals, the leaves of plants, etc., containing enzymes that produce and then decompose hydrogen peroxide: thought to be involved in cellular metabolism

peroxisome in British English
noun: a type of organelle present in most eukaryotic cells that carry out oxidative reactions, such as oxidation of alcohol in the liver

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