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mitochondrion

Syllabification: (mi·to·chon·dri·on)
Pronunciation: /ˌmītəˈkändrēən/

Definition of mitochondrion

noun (plural mitochondria /-drēə/)

Biology
  • an organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae).

Derivatives

mitochondrial

Pronunciation: /-drēəl/

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: modern Latin, from Greek mitos 'thread' + khondrion (diminutive of khondros 'granule')

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Definition of mitochondrion in the British & World English dictionary

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