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Cisternae

Definition: Plural noun. (biological) The flattened, stacked membrane sacs that make up the Golgi apparatus or endoplasmic reticulum.

Sample Sentence: The Golgi apparatus is composed of closely-packed cisternae, which play a vital role in intracellular transport and protein modification.

Definition: Plural noun. (archaeology) Underground, water-storage chambers that collect and store rainwater.

Sample Sentence: The inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia utilized cisternae to secure their water supply during the dry seasons.

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