Nephrocyte
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nephrocyte is a noun meaning (biology) A specialized cell, especially in arthropods, whose function involves the accumulation or formation of waste or excretory products.
Meaning
(biology) A specialized cell, especially in arthropods, whose function involves the accumulation or formation of waste or excretory products.
Word Forms
- nephrocytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nephridium, nephroblast, podocyte, excretor, oenocyte, nephrotome.
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