Term Name: | leucosome |
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Synonyms: | refractosome |
Definition: | A tissue-specific, membrane-bounded cytoplasmic organelle within which uric acid and/or purines crystalize in reflective stacks. Leucosomes are synthesized in leucophore cells and have a whitish cast. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043699] QuickGO AmiGO |