Sclerocyte
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sclerocyte is a noun meaning (cytology) A cell which, in some invertebrates, secrete calcareous or siliceous spicules to form the mineralised body wall.
Meaning
(cytology) A cell which, in some invertebrates, secrete calcareous or siliceous spicules to form the mineralised body wall.
Word Forms
- sclerocytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scleroblast, sclerite, sclerosponge, sclereid, sclere, sclerenchyma.
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