Cell Component
cytoplasmic organelle
Definitions related to cytoplasmic organelle:
  • (organelle) A small structure in a cell that is surrounded by a membrane and has a specific function. Examples of organelles are the nucleus (a structure that contains the cell's chromosomes and is where RNA is made), mitochondria (structures that make energy for the cell), and lysosomes (sac-like containers filled with enzymes that digest and help recycle molecules in the cell).
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A subcellular feature in the cytoplasm of a cell with a definite structure and a specific role in the function of the cell.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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