Term Name:	mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum membrane tethering
Synonyms:	mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum attachment, mitochondrion-endoplasmic reticulum tethering, mitochondrion-ER attachment, mitochondrion-ER membrane tethering, mitochondrion-ER tethering
Definition:	The attachment of a mitochondrion and an endoplasmic reticulum via molecular tethers that physically bridge their respective membranes and attach them to each other. The tethering may facilitate exchange of metabolites between the organelles.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:1990456]    QuickGO    AmiGO