Cytome

/ˈsaɪtoʊm/ noun

Definition

The entire set of physical structures and components that make up a cell, or the cell as a unified structural system.

Etymology

From Greek 'cyto-' (cell) + '-ome' (complete set, from suffix used in genomics). This relatively modern term reflects systems biology's holistic approach to understanding cells.

Kelly Says

The cytome is like asking 'what is a cell made of?'—and the answer includes not just DNA but thousands of proteins, membranes, and structures working in precise harmony.

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