Paramecium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paramecium is a noun meaning An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus Paramecium.
Meaning
An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus Paramecium.
Example Sentences
The sun beats on his eyelids; inside them a paramecium revolves. A blink and it changes pattern like a kaleidoscope.
Edgar noticed that Clyde was wearing a necktie with a driblet design. The little figures made him think of paramecia, sinister organisms with gullets and feeding grooves.
Word Forms
- paramecia
- parameciums
Synonyms for paramecium
Depending on context, synonyms include paramecia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ciliate, paramoecium, parasome, amoeba, peritrich, caryonide.
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