Phagolysosome

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A Phagolysosme is a cytoplasmic body formed by the union of phagosome, formed during phagocytosis, and a lysosome which contains hydroyltic enzymes. After the fusion of the two bodies, the lysosomal enzymes are released and the substance that had been phagocytosed is digested[1][2].

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