Definition of lysosome Lysosome

ly•so•some

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What does lysosome mean?

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Noun

Plural: lysosomes

lysosome - an organelle found in the cytoplasm of most cells (especially in leukocytes and liver and kidney cells)
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  • lysosome
    An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

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  • Lyosomes are organelles found in the cytoplasm.

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