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lysosome
Membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelle containing hydrolytic enzymes.
Note: Release of these enzymes from lysosomes damaged by xenobiotics can cause autolysis of the cell.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Biology; Chemistry
- Category: Toxicology
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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Creator
- Walter Lane
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