Found 2 items, similar to organelle.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: organelle
organelle
n : a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ;
“the
first organelle to be identified was the nucleus” [syn:
cell organ
]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: organelle
organelle
\organelle\ n. (Biol.)
a specialized part of a cell performing a specific function,
usually visible under the microscope as a distinct object; it
is analogous to an organ[2], but on a microscopic scale.
Syn: cell organ.
[WordNet 1.5]