lysosome

lysosome definition - medical

ly·so·some (līˈsə-sōmˌ)

noun
A membrane-bound organelle in the cytoplasm of most cells containing various hydrolytic enzymes that function in intracellular digestion.

Related Forms:

  • lyˌso·soˈmal adjective

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