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phagolysosome
This term is a specialized biological compound noun used almost exclusively in cellular biology and immunology. It describes the final stage of the phagocytic process, emphasizing the chemical fusion of two distinct organelles to create a digestive chamber.
Because it refers to a specific cellular structure, it is used in a clinical or academic register. It is distinct from a phagosome, which is the initial vesicle containing the ingested particle before it has merged with the lysosome.
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A cytoplasmic organelle formed by the fusion of a phagosome with a lysosome, where the ingested material is digested by hydrolytic enzymes.
The phagolysosome breaks down the engulfed bacteria into smaller molecular components.