oncosome means A membrane-derived microvesicle that is secreted by cancer cells and transfers oncogenic messages and protein complexes across cell borders. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From onco- + -some.
noun
- A membrane-derived microvesicle that is secreted by cancer cells and transfers oncogenic messages and protein complexes across cell borders