Term Name: porosome
Synonyms:
Definition: A permanent cup-shaped structure at the cell plasma membrane in secretory cells. Following a secretory stimulus, secretory vesicles transiently dock and fuse at the base of porosomes and release intravesicular contents dictated by the turgor pressure generated from the swelling of secretory vesicles.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0033012]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: plasma membrane
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure