Cytostome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cytostome is a noun meaning (microbiology) A cellular organelle found only in certain protozoa; it is specialized for phagocytosis, and usually has the form of a microtubule-supported funnel or groove.
Meaning
(microbiology) A cellular organelle found only in certain protozoa; it is specialized for phagocytosis, and usually has the form of a microtubule-supported funnel or groove.
Word Forms
- cytostomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cystosome, cytocyst, cytozoon, cytopharynx, cytoophidium, cytode.
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