Mitochondria
/ˌmaɪ.toʊˈkɑn.dɹi.ə/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of mitochondrion form-of, plural
"Muscles contain many mitochondria so that they can have large energy supplies."
- 2 mitochondrion. proscribed, sometimes
"The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell."
Example
More examples"Mitochondria evolved from independent organisms into organelles."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From mitochondrion + -a.
Etymology 2
See above.