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