The story
From Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain”) + -kinesis, from κίνησις (kínēsis, “movement”). Etymology note chondrio- is probably a clipping of mitochondrion.
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chondriokinesis
Today it means: Reproduction of mitochondria and their distribution in mitosis and meiosis. Full definition →