Associations to the word «Lysosome»

Wiktionary

LYSOSOME, noun. (cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.

Dictionary definition

LYSOSOME, noun. An organelle found in the cytoplasm of most cells (especially in leukocytes and liver and kidney cells).

Wise words

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John Locke