Organelle

organelle /or·ga·nelle/ (or?gah-nel´) a specialized structure of a cell, such as a mitochondrion, Golgi complex, lysosome, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome, centriole, chloroplast, cilium, or flagellum.

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or·gan·elle (ôrg-nl)

n.

A differentiated structure within a cell, such as a mitochondrion, vacuole, or microsome, that performs a specific function. Also called organoid.

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Organelle

Specialized structure within a cell, which is separated from the rest of the cell by a membrane composed of lipids and proteins, where chemical and metabolic functions take place.

Mentioned in: Peroxisomal Disorders

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organelle(s) (ôr´gnel´),

n the specialized structures within most cells that are permanent and metabolically active, which include the nucleus, mitochondria, the Golgi complex, the endoplasmic reticulum, the lysosomes, and the centrioles.

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organelle

a specialized structure of a cell, such as a mitochondrion, Golgi complex, lysosome, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome, centriole, chloroplast, cilium or flagellum.