"polymersome" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polymersomes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of polymer + liposome Etymology templates: {{blend|en|polymer|liposome}} Blend of polymer + liposome Head templates: {{en-noun}} polymersome (plural polymersomes)
  1. (organic chemistry) A polymer-based liposome. Categories (topical): Organic chemistry

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