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- [mahy-tuh-kon-dree-uh n]
- /ˌmaɪ təˈkɒn dri ən/
- /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dri.ən/
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- [mahy-tuh-kon-dree-uh n]
- /ˌmaɪ təˈkɒn dri ən/
Definitions of mitochondrion word
- noun plural mitochondrion an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production. 1
- noun mitochondrion An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae). 1
- noun mitochondrion a small spherical or rodlike body, bounded by a double membrane, in the cytoplasm of most cells: contains enzymes responsible for energy production 0
- noun mitochondrion any of various very small, usually rodlike structures found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and that serve as a center of intracellular enzyme activity which produces the ATP needed to power the cell 0
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Origin of mitochondrion
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < Greek míto(s) thread + chóndrion small grain, equivalent to chóndr(os) grain, corn + -ion diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Mitochondrion
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mitochondrion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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mitochondrion usage trend in Literature
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- where is atp synthase located in the mitochondrion?
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- which of these is a phospholipid bilayer of the mitochondrion?
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