crista
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noun \ˈkris-tə\ plural cris·tae \-ˌtē, -ˌtī\
Definition of CRISTA
: any of the inwardly projecting folds of the inner membrane of a mitochondrion
Origin of CRISTA
New Latin, from Latin, crest — more at crest
First Known Use: 1959
Rhymes with CRISTA
cris·ta
noun \ˈkris-tə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; cris·tae \-ˌtē, -ˌtī\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of CRISTA
1
: one of the areas of specialized sensory epithelium in the ampullae of the semicircular canals of the ear serving as end organs for the vestibular sense—called also crista ampullaris
2
: a membranous spiral fold running the length of the body of certain spirochetes
3
: an elevation of the surface of a bone for the attachment of a muscle or tendon
4
: any of the inwardly projecting folds of the inner membrane of a mitochondrion
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