nematocystic
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nematocystic — nem·a·to·cys·tic … English syllables
nematocystic — adjective see nematocyst * * * nematocysˈtic adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑nematocyst … Useful english dictionary
nematocyst — nematocystic, adj. /nem euh teuh sist , ni mat euh /, n. Zool. an organ in coelenterates consisting of a minute capsule containing an ejectable thread that causes a sting. [1870 75; NEMATO + CYST] * * * ▪ biology minute, elongated, or… … Universalium
nematocyst — [nem′ə tō sist΄] n. [ NEMATO + CYST] any of the intracellular stinging structures characteristic of all cnidarians, as the jellyfish: it contains a threadlike sting nematocystic adj … English World dictionary
