organelle
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/ˌɔːrɡəˈnɛl/
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/ˌɔːɡəˈnɛl/
cell subunit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'organelle' originates from the New Latin word 'organella', which is a diminutive of 'organum', meaning 'organ'.
Historical Evolution
'organella' transformed into the modern English word 'organelle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small organ', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specialized subunit within a cell'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function.
Mitochondria are organelles that generate energy for the cell.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42