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