ZOOCYST

Zo"ö*cyst, n. Etym: [Zoö- + cyst.] (Biol.)

Definition: A cyst formed by certain Protozoa and unicellular plants which the contents divide into a large number of granules, each of which becomes a germ.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 June 2024

INCORPORATE

(verb) include or contain; have as a component; “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”; “The record contains many old songs from the 1930’s”


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Coffee Trivia

You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.

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