# ribosome

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ · frequency rank #58,317

## Definitions
1. A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA.

## Etymology
From ribo- + -some.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ribosome