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organelle

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːgəˈnɛl/

Definition of organelle

noun

Biology
  • any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell.

Origin:

early 20th century: from modern Latin organella, diminutive of organum 'instrument, tool' (see organ)

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