Cytostome

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA 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

cystosome cytocyst cytozoon cytopharynx cytoophidium cytode membranelle cytofilius trophont cytoblastema macrocilium gametocyst

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