cytostome
cytostome noun: 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.
Noun
cytostome (plural cytostomes)
- 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.
- Synonyms:
- cell mouth
cytostome meaning in Tamil
cytostome in Tamil
- செல் வாய், சைட்டோஸ்டோம்
Synonyms of cytostome
- cell mouth
Forms of cytostome
| plural | cytostomes |
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Origin of cytostome
From cyto- + -stome.
Words formed from cytostome
Questions about cytostome
- What does cytostome mean?
- Cytostome means 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.
- What is cytostome in Tamil?
- Cytostome in Tamil is செல் வாய், சைட்டோஸ்டோம். See Cytostome meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is cytostome?
- Cytostome is a noun.
- What is the plural of cytostome?
- The plural of cytostome is cytostomes.
Words near cytostome in the dictionary
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