Meaning of the word organelle in English

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organelle

US /ˌɔːr.ɡənˈel/
UK /ˌɔː.ɡənˈel/
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Noun

any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell.

Example:
Mitochondria are important organelles responsible for energy production.
The nucleus is a prominent organelle in eukaryotic cells.