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Word: Mitochondria

Short Definition:
Power house energy system within cells

Definition:

Mitochondria are structures within the human cells that turn nutrients into energy for the cells. Essentially, they are the cells' power plants. They contain oxidative enzymes needed by the cell to utilize oxygen to metabolize nutrients into energy sources.