Term Name: lamellar body
Synonyms: keratinosome, lamellar granule, membrane-coating granule, Odland body
Definition: A membrane-bounded organelle, specialized for the storage and secretion of various substances (surfactant phospholipids, glycoproteins and acid phosphates) which are arranged in the form of tightly packed, concentric, membrane sheets or lamellae. Has some similar properties to, but is distinct from, a lysosome.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042599]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: lamellar body membrane
is a type of: secretory granule
has subtype: alveolar lamellar body dendritic lamellar body epidermal lamellar body