mitochondrial

BrE /ˌmɪtəˈkaʊndrɪəl/ AmE /ˌmɪtəˈkaʊndraɪəl/

adjective en → es

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relating to or contained in a mitochondrion, which is an organelle found in cells that converts oxygen and nutrients into energy

mitocondrial

  • [attributive] T + adj

Collocations mitochondrial DNA · mitochondrial disease

  • Research into mitochondrial diseases is ongoing.

    La investigación sobre enfermedades mitocondriales sigue en curso.