Golgi complex

ˈɡoʊldʒi ˈkɒmplɛks

Definition

Definition of Golgi complex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

cell structure that packages proteins

TECH.

The Golgi complex modifies proteins before they are sent to their destination.
The Golgi complex is crucial for protein processing.
Scientists studied the Golgi complex to understand its function.

Golgi apparatus

Golgi body

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Expressions with complex

Napoleon complex

inferiority complex causing aggressive behavior in short people

His confrontational attitude was attributed to a Napoleon complex.

messiah complex

obsession with being a savior

Her messiah complex drives her to take on impossible tasks.

inferiority complex

feeling of being less valuable or capable than others

He struggled with an inferiority complex for years.

castration complex

psychological fear of losing genitals or power

The patient discussed his castration complex with the therapist.

apartment complex

group of buildings with apartments, often with shared facilities

We moved into a new apartment complex last year.

housing complex

group of homes or apartments built together as one planned place

They moved into a new housing complex near the city center.

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French:Golgi complex, ...
German:Golgi-Apparat, ...
Italian:complesso di Golgi, ...
Spanish:complejo de Golgi, ...
Portuguese:complexo de Golgi, ...
Chinese:高尔基体, ...
Japanese:ゴルジ体, ...
Arabic:جهاز جولجي, ...
Hebrew:מִתְחָם גּוֹלְגִ'י, ...
Russian:комплекс Гольджи, ...
Ukrainian:комплекс Гольджі, ...
Hindi:गोल्जी कॉम्प्लेक्स, ...
Bengali:গোলজি কমপ্লেক্স, ...
Catalan:complex de Golgi, ...
Czech:Golgiho aparát, ...
Danish:Golgi-komplekset, ...
Dutch:Golgi-complex, ...
Greek:σύμπλεγμα Golgi, ...
Hungarian:Golgi-készülék, ...
Khmer:កូលជីកុំផ្លិច, ...
Korean:골지체, ...
Persian:مجتمع گلژی, ...
Polish:Aparat Golgiego, ...
Portuguese (BR):complexo de Golgi, ...
Romanian:complexul Golgi, ...
Swedish:Golgiapparaten, ...
Thai:โกลจิคอมเพล็กซ์, ...
Turkish:Golgi kompleksi, ...
Vietnamese:Bộ máy Golgi, ...

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