cytostome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

cytostome cytostomes

From cyto- + -stome.

cell mouth

cytosome

cytostomal

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