nematocyst

[ nem-uh-tuh-sist, ni-mat-uh- ]

/ ˈnɛm ə təˌsɪst, nɪˈmæt ə- /

noun Zoology.

an organ in coelenterates consisting of a minute capsule containing an ejectable thread that causes a sting.

Origin of nematocyst

First recorded in 1870–75; nemato- + -cyst

OTHER WORDS FROM nematocyst

nem·a·to·cys·tic, adjective

Words nearby nematocyst

nemathecium, nemathelminth, nematic, nemato-, nematocide, nematocyst, Nematoda, nematode, nematodiasis, nematoid, nematology

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Example sentences from the Web for nematocyst

The cnidoblasts are the mother-cells of the nematocysts, each cell producing one nematocyst in its interior.
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British Dictionary definitions for nematocyst

nematocyst

/ (ˈnɛmətəˌsɪst, nɪˈmætə-) /

noun

a structure in coelenterates, such as jellyfish, consisting of a capsule containing a hollow coiled thread that can be everted to sting or paralyse prey and enemies

Derived forms of nematocyst

nematocystic, adjective

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Medical definitions for nematocyst

nematocyst

[ nĕm′ə-tə-sĭst′, nə-măt′ə- ]

n.

A capsule within specialized cells of certain coelenterates containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting.

Scientific definitions for nematocyst

nematocyst

[ nĕm′ə-tə-sĭst′, nĭ-măt′ə-sĭst′ ]

One of the minute capsules in the tentacles of cnidarians, such as jellyfish, hydras, or sea anemones, used for stinging. The capsule is produced by a special cell (called a cnidoblast) and contains a tightly coiled barbed thread that quickly shoots forth if the capsule's lid is disturbed. The thread often contains poison.

单词	nematocyst
释义	nematocyst [ nem-uh-tuh-sist, ni-mat-uh- ] / ˈnɛm ə təˌsɪst, nɪˈmæt ə- / noun Zoology. an organ in coelenterates consisting of a minute capsule containing an ejectable thread that causes a sting. Origin of nematocyst First recorded in 1870–75; nemato- + -cyst OTHER WORDS FROM nematocyst nem·a·to·cys·tic, adjective Words nearby nematocyst nemathecium, nemathelminth, nematic, nemato-, nematocide, nematocyst, Nematoda, nematode, nematodiasis, nematoid, nematology Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for nematocyst The cnidoblasts are the mother-cells of the nematocysts, each cell producing one nematocyst in its interior. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2\|Various British Dictionary definitions for nematocyst nematocyst / (ˈnɛmətəˌsɪst, nɪˈmætə-) / noun a structure in coelenterates, such as jellyfish, consisting of a capsule containing a hollow coiled thread that can be everted to sting or paralyse prey and enemies Derived forms of nematocyst nematocystic, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for nematocyst nematocyst [ nĕm′ə-tə-sĭst′, nə-măt′ə- ] n. A capsule within specialized cells of certain coelenterates containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for nematocyst nematocyst [ nĕm′ə-tə-sĭst′, nĭ-măt′ə-sĭst′ ] One of the minute capsules in the tentacles of cnidarians, such as jellyfish, hydras, or sea anemones, used for stinging. The capsule is produced by a special cell (called a cnidoblast) and contains a tightly coiled barbed thread that quickly shoots forth if the capsule's lid is disturbed. The thread often contains poison. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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