> Glossar > Organelle 3. February 2021 Refers to functional systems within a (eukaryotic) cell, which are enclosed by a lipid membrane, e.g. Mitochondria, chloroplasts, the nucleus, the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes or the endoplasmic reticulum. Synonyms: organellesRelated Articles: Glossary: EndosomeGlossary: Microinjection