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cell organ

cell organ

4.0
A part inside a cell that does a specific job, like making energy
  • noun
  • /sɛl ˈɔrɡən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : orgán celular
  • The mitochondrion is a type of cell organ responsible for producing energy.

Examples

  • A plant cell organ like the chloroplast is essential for photosynthesis.

  • The cell organ known as the mitochondrion produces energy.

  • Damage to a single cell organ can impact the entire cell's function.

  • Under the microscope, scientists studied the structure of each cell organ.

  • The mitochondrion is a type of cell organ that plays a crucial role in energy production.

  • Chloroplasts are a specific cell organ in plant cells that are vital for photosynthesis.

  • Scientists observed how each cell organ contributed to the overall function of the cell.

Synonyms

organelle
vscell organ
  • Specialized
3 5.6

A small part inside a cell that has one job

uses a more general analogical name rather than the specific scientific term
cell organelle
vscell organ
  • Specialized
4.5

A small part inside a cell that has one job, for example making energy

uses a shorter analogical name rather than the longer technical label

How Specialized

motor neuron
  • Specialized
2 3.9
sensory neuron
  • Specialized
4.5
nerve cell
  • Specialized
15 3.4
cell organ
  • Specialized
4.0
cell
  • Specialized
917 2.1

Surface Forms

cell organ singular
cell organs plural

Morphology

cell + organ

The meaning 'a specialized part within a cell that performs a specific function' is directly and compositionally derived from 'cell' (the biological unit) + 'organ' (a functional part). This noun-noun compounding is transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would very likely infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Cell organ: The name cell organ comes from comparing a tiny cell to a body, where each organ inside has a clear job, like a heart or a stomach. So a cell organ means a small part inside a cell that does a 'special job' for the whole cell.