crista

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a mitochondrion, where many chemical reactions take place.
  2. A dental crest.
  3. A crest or terminal shaft.

Pronunciation

krĭsˈtə /ˈkɹɪstə/

Word forms

crista cristae cristæ

Etymology

From Latin crista. Doublet of crest.

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