golgi apparatus

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Definition Noun : A cellular organelle consisting of a stack of flattened, membrane-bound sacs (cisternae) that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or for delivery to other organelles within the cell. It is a crucial part of the eukaryotic cell's endomembrane system. Usage The term "Golgi apparatus" is used to refer to this specific organelle in cell biology. It is a...