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pseudopodia

/ˌsjuːdəˈpoʊdiə/ /ˌpsjuːdəˈpoʊdiə/

Meanings
noun
A temporary projection of the cytoplasm of certain cells, such as phagocytes, or of certain unicellular organisms, such as amoebas, that serves in locomotion.

Examples :

"The amoeba moved across the microscope slide by extending its pseudopodia. "
organism biology anatomy physiology microorganism

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration temporary

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

Illustration unicellular

unicellular noun

/ˌjuːnɪˈseljʊlər/ /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljələr/

A single-celled organism; a unicell.

"The scientist studied the unicellular organism under a microscope. "

Illustration cytoplasm

cytoplasm noun

/ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/

The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

"The cytoplasm within the cell provides a space for the organelles to move and carry out their functions. "

Illustration phagocytes

phagocytes noun

/ˈfæɡəˌsaɪts/ /ˈfæɡoʊˌsaɪts/

A cell of the immune system, such as a neutrophil, macrophage or dendritic cell, that engulfs and destroys viruses, bacteria and waste materials, or in the case of mature dendritic cells; displays antigens from invading pathogens to cells of the lymphoid lineage.

"When bacteria enter a cut, phagocytes rush to the area and eat the germs to prevent infection. "

Illustration projection

projection noun

/pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

Illustration caterpillar

caterpillar noun

/ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/

The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.

"The bird just ate that green caterpillar."

Illustration locomotion

locomotion noun

/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

The ability to move from place to place, or the act of doing so.

""Walking is her primary form of locomotion because she lives close to school." "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration extending

extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "

Illustration organisms

organisms noun

/ˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˈɔːrɡənɪsəmz/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"Scientists study different organisms, such as bacteria and plants, to learn about life on Earth. "