Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

golgi-apparatus

Noun

/ˈɡoʊlɡi əˈpærətəs/

Definition

A complex of vesicles and folded membranes within the cytoplasm of most eukaryotic cells, involved in secretion and intracellular transport.

Examples

The Golgi apparatus is essential for processing proteins before they are sent to their final destinations.
In animal cells, the Golgi apparatus often resembles a stack of pancakes.
Defects in the Golgi apparatus can lead to various diseases, such as congenital disorders.

Meaning

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids that have been synthesized in the cell for secretion or for use within the cell.