metazoan
metazoan
Definition
meta·zoan (met′ə zō′ən)
noun
in some systems of classification, any of the very large subkingdom (Metazoa) made up of all animals whose bodies, originating from a single cell, are composed of many differentiated cells arranged into definite organs
adjective
of the metazoans
metazoan
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near metazoan
- metaxylem
- metathorax
- metathesis
- metate
- metatarsus
- metatarsal
- metastasize
- metastasis
- metastable
- metasomatism
