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 Disease, Wilson. Disease, Wilson: An inherited disorder in which too much copper accumulates in the body. Although the accumulation of copper begins at birth, symptoms of the disorder appear later in life, between the ages of 6 and 40. A diagnostic feature of Wilson disease is what is called a Kayser-Fleischer ring, a deep copper-colored ring around the edge of the cornea. It represents copper deposits in the eye.