Cystencyte

/sɪˈstɛnsaɪt/ noun

Definition

A cell that forms or contains a cyst, particularly in parasitic organisms or fungi.

Etymology

From Greek 'kystis' (cyst/bladder) + 'en' (in) + 'kytos' (cell). The term combines the prefix for cyst with cell terminology to describe cyst-forming cells.

Kelly Says

This word reveals how biologists name structures by combining their components—it's like saying 'cyst-making cell' in ancient Greek! Understanding these terms helps scientists worldwide communicate about tiny structures they might never see with their eyes.

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