| Term Name: | peroxisome |
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| Synonyms: | peroxisomal, peroxisome vesicle |
| Definition: | A small organelle enclosed by a single membrane, and found in most eukaryotic cells. Contains peroxidases and other enzymes involved in a variety of metabolic processes including free radical detoxification, lipid catabolism and biosynthesis, and hydrogen peroxide metabolism. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005777] QuickGO AmiGO |