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== Respiratory Apparatus == ...ures used for gas exchange in animals and plants. The term is derived from the Latin ''respirare'' which means "to breathe".

...eus (cell)|Nucleus]], [[Mitochondria]], [[Endoplasmic reticulum]], [[Golgi apparatus]], [[Lysosomes]], and [[Ribosomes]]. ...tures" is derived from the Latin word "cellula", meaning a small room, and the Latin word "structura", meaning a fitting together, building.

'''Lysosomes''' (/ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊmz/), from the Greek words ''lysis'' ("a loosening") and ''soma'' ("body"), are membrane-b ...is reflects the lysosome's role in breaking down various substances within the cell.

...cific functions. The term "organelle" is derived from the word "organ" and the suffix "-elle," which is a diminutive in French, meaning "small organ." ...ive. They are usually enclosed within their own lipid bilayers, similar to the cell's [[plasma membrane]].

The '''Endomembrane System''' (/ˌɛndoʊˈmɛmbreɪn ˈsɪstəm/; from the Greek ''endo'', meaning "inside" and ''membrane'', meaning "skin") is a com ...''endo'', meaning "inside", and ''membrane'', meaning "skin". It refers to the system of internal membranes within a cell.

...ogy, anatomy, and pathology, to describe an object or cell that is wide in the middle and tapers at both ends. The term "spindle-shaped" is derived from the shape of a spinning tool known as a spindle, which has a similar wide-middl

...tomy]] to describe structures, diseases, or syndromes that are named after the people who discovered or first described them. Etymology: Named after the Greek hero [[Achilles]].

...is a specialized [[dictionary]] that contains words and phrases related to the field of [[medicine]]. It is a valuable resource for medical professionals, ...eaning "physician" and the English word "dictionary" which originates from the Latin "dictionarium," meaning "collection of words."