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cystocyte

cystocyte

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A cell that holds or makes a cyst in plants and animals
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪstəˌsaɪt/
  • Specialized
: cistocito
  • In some species, a cystocyte can become dormant during unfavorable conditions until the environment improves.

Examples

  • The cystocyte divides to form multiple new cells, contributing to the growth of the plant tissue.

  • The scientist identified a cystocyte in the tissue sample taken from the plant root.

  • Under the microscope, the cystocyte appeared larger than the surrounding cells.

  • Researchers are studying how a cystocyte develops and contributes to cyst formation.

  • The cystocyte plays a crucial role in plant development.

  • In the laboratory, we observed a cystocyte under the microscope.

  • Researchers studied the development of cystocytes in the laboratory to understand their role in reproduction.

Surface Forms

cystocyte singular
cystocytes plural

Morphology

cystocyte = cyst (semi-transparent) = cyst + cyte

The formation 'cyst' + '-cyte' follows a regular biomedical pattern meaning 'a cell related to a cyst', but '-cyte' is a technical combining form not known to average learners.

Etymology

Cystocyte comes from two Greek parts: cysto- meaning 'sac' or 'cyst' and -cyte meaning 'cell', the same idea you see in other 'cell' words. So, a cystocyte is literally a 'sac' cell, which helps you remember it is a cell that contains or makes a cyst.