mitochondrion
The origin and history of mitochondrion.
Etymology
The word comes from German Mitochondrium, coined by Carl Benda in 1898. Benda built it from Ancient Greek words meaning thread and grain.
The origin and history of mitochondrion.
The word comes from German Mitochondrium, coined by Carl Benda in 1898. Benda built it from Ancient Greek words meaning thread and grain.
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