1. Plural of chondrisome; mitochondria or mitochondrial structures in cells, especially as observed in early microscopy studies.
Usage: technical; biology; dated term; 'mitochondria' is the modern standard

Examples

• Early cell biologists identified chondriosomes as small, rod-shaped structures within the cytoplasm.
• The term 'chondriosomes' was widely used in the early 20th century before 'mitochondria' became the standard nomenclature.
• Under the electron microscope, chondriosomes appeared as distinct organelles responsible for cellular energy production.
• Researchers studied the distribution of chondriosomes throughout different cell types.
• The discovery of chondriosomes contributed significantly to our understanding of cellular respiration.