golgi body

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Definition Noun : * A specialized organelle within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, consisting of a series of flattened, membrane-bound sacs (cisternae). Its primary functions are to modify, sort, package, and transport proteins and lipids that are synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum for use within the cell or for secretion outside the cell. Usage The term "Golgi body" is used to re...