An organelle (a little organ) in a cell containing enzymes that degrade macromolecules (large molecules) and other items (such as bacteria) taken up by a cell during the process of endocytosis. In endocytosis, macromolecules and particles outside the cell are taken up by the cell via a progressive invagination (inpouching) and eventual pinching off [..]

A sac-like compartment inside a cell that has enzymes that can break down cellular components that need to be destroyed.

(ly-so-some) [Gk. lysis, loosening + soma, body] A membrane-enclosed bag of hydrolytic enzymes found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.

Membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelle containing hydrolytic enzymes. Note: Release of these enzymes from lysosomes damaged by xenobiotics can cause autolysis of the cell.

1955, from lyso- + -some (3). So called for "their richness in hydrolytic enzymes."

A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts. They may be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria. If the cell is damaged beyond repair, lysosomes can help it to self-destruct in a process called programmed cell [..]

Eukaryotic organelle which carries digestive enzymes. The lyzosome fuses with a vacuolar membrane containing ingested particles, which are then acted upon by the enzymes.

Cytoplasmic organelle for the degradation of both endocytosed extracellular and autophagy of intracellular materials. Lecture - Cell Import - Endocytosis

An organelle that contains hydrolytic enzymes designed to break down proteins that are targeted to that organelle.

Cellular organelle that contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

small, round structure involved with the digestive activities of a cell. machine -

Small organelle having an internal pH of 4–5 and containing hydrolytic enzymes.

a cellular organelle containing hydrolytic enzymes specialized for breaking down cellular debris. Lysosomal enzymes are separated from the rest of the cell by a lysosomal membrane and function optimal [..]

A class of morphologically heterogeneous cytoplasmic particles in Animal and Plant Tissues characterized by their content of hydrolytic Enzymes and the structure-linked latency of these Enzymes. The i [..]

A sac-like compartment inside a cell that has enzymes that can break down cellular components that need to be destroyed.

A membrane-bound packet of hydrolytic enzymes in the eukaryotic cell that can degrade intracellular materials or aid in killing ingested pathogens (see phagocytosis

A saclike cellular organelle that contains various hydrolytic enzymes.

A eukaryotic organelle containing hydrolases active at pH 5. The enzymes break down particles ingested by vacuoles following fusion.