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