mitocôndria
See also: mitocondria
Portuguese edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek μίτος (mítos, “thread”) + Ancient Greek χονδρίον (khondríon), diminutive of χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain, morsel”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
mitocôndria f (plural mitocôndrias)
- mitochondrion (respiratory organelle)