Definitions

1. noun

A complex organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids.

“The Golgi apparatus in plant cells plays a crucial role in the production of cell wall components.”

2. proper noun

A stack of flattened, disk-shaped vesicles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, named after Camillo Golgi.

“The Golgi apparatus is a key component of the cell’s endomembrane system.”