Organism
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| Term | Organism |
| Short definition | Organelle - (pronounced) (OR-guh-NEL) small structure in a cell that is surrounded by a membrane and has a specific function. Examples of organelles include the nucleus (a structure that contains the cell's chromosomes and where RNA is made), mitochondria (structures that generate energy for the cell), and lysosomes (sac-like containers filled with enzymes that digest molecules and help recycle them in the cell) |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Organism - (pronounced) (OR-guh-NIH-to) A living being such as an animal, plant, bacterium or fungus
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