nematosome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A multicellular motile body found in the gastrovascular cavity of the sea anemone Nematostella
  2. A particular organelle found in certain neurons, consisting of threadlike structures.

Word forms

nematosome nematosomes

Etymology

From nemato- + -some.

Related words

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