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organelle

The definition of an organelle is a structure in a cell with a specific function.

(noun)

An example of an organelle is a centriole.

See organelle in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a discrete structure within a cell, as a chloroplast or centriole, characterized by having specialized functions, a usually distinctive chemical composition, and an identifying molecular structure: often found in large numbers in a particular cell

Origin: Ger < ModL organella < L organum (< Gr organon: see organ) + -ella, fem. of -ellus, dim. suffix

See organelle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A differentiated structure within a cell, such as a mitochondrion, vacuole, or chloroplast, that performs a specific function.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin organella

Origin: , diminutive of Medieval Latin organum, organ of the body

Origin: , from Latin, implement, tool; see organ

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