CYCLOSIS

cyclosis, streaming

(noun) the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cyclosis (countable and uncountable, plural cycloses)

(biology) The circulation of protoplasm within a cell.

Source: Wiktionary


Cy*clo"sis (s-kl"ss), n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Cyclone.] (Bot.)

Definition: The circulation or movement of protoplasmic granules within a living vegetable cell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

2 July 2024

CIRCULATE

(verb) move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; “Blood circulates in my veins”; “The air here does not circulate”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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