Golgi complex
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| Golgi complex | |
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| Term | Golgi complex |
| Short definition | Golgi body (GOL-jee BAH-dee) A stack of small flat sacs formed by membranes in the cell's cytoplasm (gel-like fluid). The Golgi body prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use elsewhere inside and outside the cell. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Golgi complex - (pronounced) (GOL-jee COMP-plex) A stack of small flat sacs formed by membranes in the cell's cytoplasm (gel-like fluid). The Golgi complex prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use elsewhere inside and outside the cell. The Golgi complex is a cell organelle. Also called Golgi apparatus and Golgi body
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