First Known Use: 1920
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organelle
noun or·gan·elle \ˌȯr-gə-ˈnel\
Definition of ORGANELLE
: a specialized cellular part (as a mitochondrion, lysosome, or ribosome) that is analogous to an organ
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Origin of ORGANELLE
New Latin organella, from Latin organum
Rhymes with ORGANELLE
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ORGANELLE Defined for Kids
organelle
noun or·gan·elle \ˌȯr-gə-ˈnel\
Definition of ORGANELLE for Kids
: a structure (as a lysosome) in a cell that performs a special function
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organelle
noun or·gan·elle \ˌȯr-gə-ˈnel\
Medical Definition of ORGANELLE
: a specialized cellular part (as a mitochondrion or ribosome) that is analogous to an organ
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