Meaning of the word organelles in English

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organelles

US /ɔːrɡəˈnɛlz/
UK /ɔːɡəˈnɛlz/

Plural Noun

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

Example:
Mitochondria are essential organelles responsible for energy production in cells.
The endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus are examples of membrane-bound organelles.
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