organule

/ɔːrɡˈɑːnjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small granule or particle of an organelle.

“The cellular biologist studied the different organules within the cell to understand their functions.”

2. noun

A small organ or part of an organ, especially in a plant.

“The plant’s tiny organules allowed it to adapt to changing environmental conditions.”

Synonyms

  • granule
  • particle

Antonyms

  • bulk
  • macrostructure