electrocyte

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A modified striated muscle cell that does not contract, but produces electric signals; the component of the electric organ in some fish.

Word forms

electrocyte electrocytes

Etymology

From electro- + -cyte.

Synonyms

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