Mitochondria are the organelles that function as the cell powerhouse, generating ATP, the universal form of energy used by all cells. It converts food nutrients such as glucose, to a fuel (ATP) that the cells of the body can use.
The name Wilson is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Wilson is: Son of Will. Surname. Teutonic Meaning: The name Wilson is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Wilson is: Will's son.
Medical Definition of Wilson disease. Wilson disease: An inherited disorder of copper metabolism that results in an abnormal accumulation of copper in the body. Although the accumulation of copper begins at birth, symptoms of the disorder do not appear until later in life, between the ages of 6 and 40. A diagnostic feature of the disease is a Kayser-Fleischer ring, a deep copper-colored ring around the edge of the cornea that represents copper deposits in the eye.