Meaning of the word lysosome in English

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lysosome

US /ˈlaɪ.səˌsoʊm/
UK /ˈlaɪ.səˌsəʊm/

Noun

an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane

Example:
The lysosome plays a crucial role in cellular waste disposal.
Defects in lysosomes can lead to various genetic disorders.