Term Name:	merozoite dense granule
Synonyms:	dense body
Definition:	Electron-dense organelle with a granular internal matrix found throughout the merozoite life cycle stage of apicomplexan parasites; contains proteins destined to be secreted into the parasitophorous vacuole following parasite invasion of a host cell.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0020026]    QuickGO    AmiGO