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ectosarc

(-särk′)

noun

the ectoplasm of one-celled animals

Origin: < ecto- + Gr sarx (gen. sarkos), flesh

See ectosarc in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The ectoplasm of certain protozoans, such as the amoeba.

Origin:

Origin: ecto-

Origin: + Greek sarx, sarc-, flesh

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