n. (pl. mitochondria) Biol. an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, containing enzymes for respiration and energy production.
[ mod.L f. Gk mitos thread + khondrion dimin. of khondros granule ]
n. (pl. mitochondria) Biol. an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells, containing enzymes for respiration and energy production.
[ mod.L f. Gk mitos thread + khondrion dimin. of khondros granule ]
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