Trichocyst Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A threadlike organ in certain protozoans that can be discharged suddenly in order to grasp or sting

See Also

protozoan sting grasp

Related Terms

protozoan sting grasp

Rhyming Words

xyst lyst cyst tryst excyst oocyst encyst exocyst analyst otocyst urocyst zoocyst precyst metacyst pericyst amethyst endocyst autocyst dinocyst catalyst

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