organelle

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Etymology

From organ + -elle.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/

Noun

organelle (plural organelles)

1. (cytology) A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes, vacuoles).

Synonyms

• organella

Translations

• French: organite
• German: Organell, Organelle
• Portuguese: organela, organelo
• Russian: органе́лла
• Spanish: orgánulo, organelo, elemento celular

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