mitochondrion
mi·to·chon·dri·on
noun \ˌmī-tə-ˈkän-drē-ən\ plural mi·to·chon·dria\-drē-ə\
Definition of MITOCHONDRION
: 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 \-drē-əl\ adjective
See Origin of MITOCHONDRION
New Latin, from Greek mitos thread + chondrion, diminutive of chondros grain
First Known Use: 1901
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