Name: | hepatocyte |
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Synonyms: | hepatocytes |
Definition: | The main structural component of the liver. They are specialized epithelial cells that are organized into interconnected plates called lobules. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009111] |
Name: | lysosome |
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Synonyms: | |
Definition: | A small lytic vacuole that has cell cycle-independent morphology found in most animal cells and that contains a variety of hydrolases, most of which have their maximal activities in the pH range 5-6. The contained enzymes display latency if properly isolated. About 40 different lysosomal hydrolases are known and lysosomes have a great variety of morphologies and functions. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005764] QuickGO AmiGO |