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nematocyst
noun
called also cnidocyst
Examples of nematocyst in a Sentence
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Word History
International Scientific Vocabulary
1862, in the meaning defined above
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“Nematocyst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nematocyst. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
nematocyst
nounMedical Definition
nematocyst
nouncalled also stinging cell
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about nematocyst
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