mitosome

/mɪtəˈzoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A theoretical organelle within some eukaryotic cells, analogous to the mitochondrion but of unknown function or origin.

“Researchers have been trying to identify the role of the mitosome in cellular respiration.”

Synonyms

  • mitochondrial-like structure
  • organelle

Antonyms

  • chloroplast
  • plastid