pseudocoel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The body cavity of certain nematodes (primitive invertebrates), which is analogous to a coelom but lacking mesodermal cells, i.e. not lined with mesothelium.

Word forms

pseudocoel pseudocoels

Etymology

From pseudo- + -coel.

Related words

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