Peroxisome

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Peroxisome

noun

An intracellular organelle found in all eukaryotes (except Archezoa) which is the source of the enzymes that catalyze the production and breakdown hydrogen peroxide, and are responsible for the oxidation of long-chain fatty acids.

Anagrams of Peroxisome

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "peroxisome":

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

microbody

Rhyming Words

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