Lysosome
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lysosome is a noun meaning (cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.
Meaning
(cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.
Word Forms
- lysosomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autolysosome, cytosome, phagolysosome, heterolysosome, endosome, endolysosome.
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