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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cell with multiple nuclei, found in fungi, algae, protists and slime molds.

Synonyms

All synonyms

cellcoenocystcytoplasmectoplasmgerm cellprotoplasm

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κοινός (koinós, “common”) + κύτος (kútos, “box, i.e. cell”).

Related phrases

slime mold

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