adj Uncommon

mitochondrial

meye-tuh-KON-dree-uhl

Mitochondrial (adj) means relating to mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells. Example: “Mitochondrial DNA is passed down only from the mother.”

adj

Relating to mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells.

"Mitochondrial DNA is passed down only from the mother."

How to use mitochondrial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving to do with mitochondria, the tiny "powerhouses" inside cells.

Common pairings

mitochondrial DNA mitochondrial disease

Word forms

more mitochondrial comparative, most mitochondrial superlative

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Etymology

From mitochondria plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.

Rhymes for mitochondrial

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mitochondrial” mean?

The word “mitochondrial” means relating to mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells. In plain terms, having to do with mitochondria, the tiny "powerhouses" inside cells.

How do you pronounce “mitochondrial”?

“Mitochondrial” is pronounced meye-tuh-KON-dree-uhl (/ˌmaɪ.təˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ in IPA).

How do you use “mitochondrial” in a sentence?

Here is “mitochondrial” used in a sentence: “Mitochondrial DNA is passed down only from the mother.”

What part of speech is “mitochondrial”?

“Mitochondrial” is an adjective.

Is “mitochondrial” a common word?

“Mitochondrial” is an uncommon word in modern English.