thylakoid

English

noun
Definitions
  • (biology) a folded membrane within plant chloroplasts from which grana are made, used in photosynthesis

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek θύλακος (sack, bag, pouch).

Origin

Ancient Greek

θύλακος

Gloss

sack, bag, pouch

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

袋

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