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mitochondria

my-toh-KON-dree-uh

/ˌmaɪtoʊˈkɒndriə/

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mitochondria

Dictionary meaning

The energy-producing organelles inside cells.

Common mispronunciations

mit-oh-KON-dree-uh

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