ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
\ˌɛndə͡ʊplˈazmɪk ɹɛtˈɪkjʊləm], \ˌɛndəʊplˈazmɪk ɹɛtˈɪkjʊləm], \ˌɛ_n_d_əʊ_p_l_ˈa_z_m_ɪ_k ɹ_ɛ_t_ˈɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə_m]\
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A system of cisternae in the CYTOPLASM of many cells. In places the endoplasmic reticulum is continuous with the plasma membrane (CELL MEMBRANE) or outer membrane of the nuclear envelope. If the outer surfaces of the endoplasmic reticulum membranes are coated with ribosomes, the endoplasmic reticulum is said to be rough-surfaced (ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM, ROUGH); otherwise it is said to be smooth-surfaced (ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM, SMOOTH). (King & Stansfield, A Dictionary of Genetics, 4th ed)
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