mitochondrial

[mahy-tuh-kahn-dree-uhl]

adjective

1. relating to mitochondria.

Example Sentences

Despite decades of work there is still no cure for mitochondrial disease, but the chance to prevent it being passed on gives hope to Lily.

From BBC

The resulting child is genetically related to their parents, but should be free from mitochondrial disease.

From BBC

That radiation has been shown to impact the cell’s mitochondrial function, which can have downstream effects on the body, Beheshti said.

From Salon

By tracing mitochondrial DNA, which is only passed on by women, Dr Cassidy found that most women in the community were related by blood dating back generations.

From BBC

Called haplogroup J, it may improve mitochondrial function, protecting cells from aging and decreasing the risk of conditions such as Parkinson’s, dementia, or cancer.

From Science Magazine