| Term Name: | cytolytic granule |
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| Definition: | A specialized secretory lysosome that is present in cells with cytolytic capability such as cytotoxic T lymphocytes and natural killer cells. Cytolytic granules mediate the storage and regulated excretion of lytic molecules for killing of target cells. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0044194] QuickGO AmiGO |