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protist definition

pro·tist (prōt′ist)

noun

Biol. in some systems of classification, any of a kingdom (Protista) of one-celled organisms, as algae, yeasts, or protozoans, having characteristics found in both plants and animals

Etymology: < Gr prōtistos, first < prōtos, first: see proto-

Related Forms:

  • protistan pro·tis′·tan (prō tis′tən) adjective, noun

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