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mito·chon·dri·on
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷drēən\ noun
(plural mitochon·dria \-ēə\)
Etymology: New Latin, from mit- + Greek chondrion small grain — more at chondri-
: any of various round or long cellular organelles that are found outside the nucleus, produce energy for the cell through cellular respiration, and are rich in fats, proteins, and enzymes — see cell illustration |