
Meaning of GOLGI APPARATUS
| Pronunciation: | | 'goljee`apu'ratus
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a net-like structure in the cytoplasm of animal cells (especially in those cells that produce secretions) |
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| | Synonyms: | | dictyosome, Golgi body, Golgi complex |
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| | See Also: | | cyst, cytoplasm, vesicle | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A cellular organelle of the cytoplasmic membrane. It is covered with cisternae and is involved in secretory processes. |
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