lysosome

lysosome Definition

lyso·some (lī′sə sōm′)

noun

a particle in the cytoplasm of cells containing a number of digestive enzymes capable of breaking down most of the constituents of living matter

Etymology: lyso-, pertaining to dissolving < Gr lysis (see lysis) + -some

lysosome Related Forms

ly′so·so′mal adjective

lysosome Usage Examples

Converse of object

call: This activity takes place in a special part of the body's cells called the lysosome.
enter: This acts as a signal which leads to the enzymes eventually entering the lysosomes.

Modifies a noun

membrane: Recent advances in proteomics technology offer an excellent opportunity to use an unbiased approach to identify the protein composition of secretory lysosome membrane.

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