adj

mitochondrial

meye-tuh-KON-dree-uhl

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

more mitochondrial comparative, most mitochondrial superlative

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_____ DNA is passed down only from the mother.

From mitochondria plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.

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