Microsomal

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɒ.məl/
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Biological Importance

Microsomes are critical for understanding drug metabolism and detoxification in the liver.

The study focused on how the microsomal enzymes affect drug breakdown.
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Scientific Context

In academia, the term 'microsomal' may appear in research papers discussing cellular biology or pharmacology.

Microsomal assays used in the study provided crucial data on liver function.
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Technical Use

It is commonly used in a technical and precise manner, primarily in medical literature.

Clinicians often assess microsomal activity when evaluating metabolic diseases.
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