Golgi apparatus
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003617
A stack of small flat sacs formed by membranes inside the cell’s cytoplasm (gel-like fluid). The Golgi apparatus prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell. The Golgi apparatus is a cell organelle. Also called Golgi body and Golgi complex.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003617 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Golgi body; Golgi complex |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A stack of small flat sacs formed by membranes inside the cell’s cytoplasm (gel-like fluid). The Golgi apparatus prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell. The Golgi apparatus is a cell organelle. Also called Golgi body and Golgi complex.",
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