organellae

/ˌɔr.gəˈniːˈleɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

plural form of organella, referring to small membrane-bound cellular structures such as mitochondria or chloroplasts.

“The study of organellae in plant cells revealed their crucial role in photosynthesis.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a small organ or gland.

“The ancient medical texts described various organellae associated with the human body.”

Synonyms

  • cellular structures
  • organelles

Antonyms

  • cytoplasm
  • vacuole