cyclosis

9.9

The movement of the liquid inside a cell that carries things around

noun
/saɪˈkloʊsɪs/

Specialized

: ciclósis

The streaming movement of cytoplasm, known as cyclosis, helps distribute nutrients in the cell.

Examples

During cyclosis, nutrients are distributed throughout the cell.
Under the microscope, the cyclosis in the plant cell was clearly visible.
Disruption of cyclosis can affect the health and function of a cell.
Some scientists study cyclosis to understand how nutrients are transported inside cells.
The process of cyclosis is crucial for cell function.
Scientists observe cyclosis to understand how cells maintain their internal environment.
In plant cells, cyclosis is essential for moving organic material and other substances.

Synonyms

streaming

vscyclosis

Specialized

1 8.6

Continuous movement of the liquid inside a cell that carries nutrients and tiny parts

is broader and enables distribution of various materials inside the cell

How Active

cyclosis

Specialized

9.9

stasis

Specialized

18 8.8

Surface Forms

cyclosis singular

cycloses plural

Morphology

cyclosis = cycle (semi-transparent) = cyclo + osis

The combining form 'cyclo-' (circle) plus the medical/biological suffix '-osis' suggests a process involving circular movement, but the term refers to a specialized cellular phenomenon that is not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Cyclosis comes from the Greek roots cycl- and kyklos, which mean 'circle' or 'wheel' and appear in words like cycle and bicycle. In a cell, cyclosis is the circular movement of the fluid inside that moves materials around, so the origin helps you remember it is a 'round' flow inside the cell.