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Pronunciation: lī′sō-sōm
Definition: A cytoplasmic membrane-bound vesicle measuring 5–8 nm (primary lysosome) and containing a wide variety of glycoprotein hydrolytic enzymes active at an acid pH; serves to digest exogenous material, such as bacteria, as well as effete organelles of the cells.
[lyso- + G. soma, body]
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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