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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a mitochondrion, where many chemical reactions take place.
2. 2
   A dental crest.
3. 3
   A crest or terminal shaft.

   "[…] a crista of fine hairs, between the two reddish, rounded knobs or stigmas […]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

cristid

Example

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"[…] a crista of fine hairs, between the two reddish, rounded knobs or stigmas […]"

Etymology

From Latin crista. Doublet of crest.

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