What does lysosome mean?
A membrane-bound organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes, containing digestive enzymes that break down and recycle cellular waste and foreign substances.
Example
"The lysosome played a crucial role in the cell's defense mechanism by engulfing and digesting the invading virus."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.