mitochondrion
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/ˌmaɪtəʊˈkɑːndriən/
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/ˌmaɪtəʊˈkɒndriən/
noun
R
A tiny part inside cells that helps make energy from food.
The mitochondrion is often called the powerhouse of the cell because it produces energy.
translation
A tiny part inside cells that helps make energy from food.
Word Forms
Plural
mitochondria