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Cytoplasmic Organelle
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Cell part which consists of macromolecules aggregated into discrete structures in the protoplasm. (Digital Anatomist Foundational Model) [ ]
Term info
Label
Cytoplasmic Organelle
Synonyms
- Cytoplasmic Organelle
- Organelle
- organelle
ALT DEFINITION
A small structure in a cell that is surrounded by a membrane and has a specific function. Examples of organelles are the nucleus (a structure that contains the cell's chromosomes and is where RNA is made), mitochondria (structures that make energy for the cell), and lysosomes (sac-like containers filled with enzymes that digest and help recycle molecules in the cell).
Legacy Concept Name
Cytoplasmic_Organelle
Preferred Name
Cytoplasmic Organelle
Semantic Type
Cell Component
UMLS CUI
C1179962
code
C13269