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Definition of Organelle
1. Noun. A specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ. "The first organelle to be identified was the nucleus"
Exact synonyms: Cell Organ, Cell Organelle
Group relationships: Cell
Specialized synonyms: Cilium, Lysosome, Cell Nucleus, Karyon, Nucleus, Nucleole, Nucleolus, Chondriosome, Mitochondrion, Centriole, Ribosome
Generic synonyms: Organ
Group relationships: Cell
Specialized synonyms: Cilium, Lysosome, Cell Nucleus, Karyon, Nucleus, Nucleole, Nucleolus, Chondriosome, Mitochondrion, Centriole, Ribosome
Generic synonyms: Organ
Definition of Organelle
1. Noun. (cytology) A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (''e.g.'' ribosomes, vacuoles). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Organelle
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Medical Definition of Organelle
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