nounfemininepl: organelles / organelas
organela
1. A specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function, enclosed within its own membrane
The mitochondrion is an organelle responsible for energy production in the cell.
A mitocôndria é uma organela responsável pela produção de energia na célula.
2. Any membrane-bound or non-membrane-bound structure within a eukaryotic cell that performs a distinct function
Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis.
Os cloroplastos são organelas encontradas em células vegetais que realizam a fotossíntese.
The term 'organela' is primarily used in scientific and educational contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is a technical term standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries and is essential vocabulary for biology, cell biology, and life sciences students. The word reflects the increasing globalization of scientific terminology.
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