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submitochondrial

adjective sub·mi·to·chon·dri·al \ ˌsəb-ˌmī-tə-ˈkän-drē-əl \

Definition of submitochondrial

: relating to, composed of, or being parts and especially fragments of mitochondria
  • submitochondrial membranes
  • submitochondrial particles

First Known Use of submitochondrial

1963

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submitochondrial

adjective sub·mi·to·chon·dri·al \ ˌsəb-ˌmīt-ə-ˈkän-drē-əl \

medical Definition of submitochondrial

: relating to, composed of, or being parts and especially fragments of mitochondria
  • submitochondrial membranes
  • submitochondrial particles

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