Choanocyte Definition

kō-ănə-sīt
noun
One of a layer of flagellated cells lining the body cavity of a sponge and characterized by a collar of cytoplasm surrounding the flagellum.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • collar cell

Other Word Forms of Choanocyte

Noun

Singular:
choanocyte
Plural:
choanocytes

Origin of Choanocyte

  • Greek khoanē funnel (from khein to pour gheu- in Indo-European roots) –cyte

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

CCHCHO

Words Ending With

ETEYTE

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choanocyte

Words Starting With C and Ending With E

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