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mitochondrion2 entries found for mitochondrion.To select an entry, click on it. Main Entry: mi·to·chon·dri·on  Pronunciation: "mI-t&-'kän-drE-&n Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural mi·to·chon·dria /-drE-&/Etymology: New Latin, from Greek mitos thread + chondrion, diminutive of chondros grain : any of various round or long cellular organelles of most eukaryotes 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 - mi·to·chon·dri·al /-drE-&l/ adjective
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