Fagolizoszómában

Fagolizoszómában is a Hungarian term referring to a specific cellular compartment involved in digestion within cells. It is a composite structure formed by the fusion of a phagosome and a lysosome. A phagosome is a membrane-bound vesicle that forms when a cell engulfs large particles or pathogens from its external environment through a process called phagocytosis. Lysosomes, on the other hand, are organelles containing a variety of hydrolytic enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris. When a phagosome containing ingested material fuses with a lysosome, the resulting fagolizoszómában becomes a highly acidic and enzyme-rich environment. This environment is crucial for degrading the engulfed substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or cellular waste products, into smaller molecules that can be reused by the cell or expelled. The process of forming and utilizing fagolizoszómában is a fundamental aspect of cellular defense, nutrient processing, and waste removal in many eukaryotic organisms. The term itself is derived from the Greek words "phagein" (to eat) and "lysis" (dissolving), combined with the Hungarian locative suffix "-ban" indicating "in" or "within." Therefore, fagolizoszómában literally translates to "in the phagolysosome."