crista
/ˈkrɪstə/
noun
- A ridge or fold, especially one of the internal folds of the inner membrane of a mitochondrion (a part of a cell).
- The crista increases the surface area inside the mitochondrion for energy production.
- Under the microscope, the crista looked like a series of wavy lines.
- Damage to the crista can affect how cells produce energy.
- A ridge-like structure in the body, such as in the ear or on a bone.
- Certain animals have a prominent crista on their bones for muscle attachment.
- The crista in the inner ear helps with balance.
- The doctor pointed to the crista on the X-ray of the patient's skull.