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lysosome

noun ly·so·some \ˈlī-sə-ˌsōm\

Definition of LYSOSOME

: a saclike cellular organelle that contains various hydrolytic enzymes — see cell illustration

— ly·so·som·al \ˌlī-sə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective

International Scientific Vocabulary lys- + ³-some

First Known Use: 1955

LYSOSOME Defined for Kids

noun ly·so·some \ˈlī-sə-ˌsōm\

: a tiny saclike part in a cell that contains enzymes which can break down materials (as food particles and waste)

Medical Dictionary

noun ly·so·some \ˈlī-sə-ˌsōm\

: a saclike cellular organelle that contains various hydrolytic enzymes

—ly·so·som·al \ˌlī-sə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective

—ly·so·som·al·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

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