cortical alveolus en · NOUN
Meanings
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(empty-gloss, no-gloss) (biology)
According to his diagram a very wide aperture is formed at the time of release of the content of a cortical alveolus and gives us the impression that the inner side of the envelope might become plasma membrane after the breakdown of the cortical alveoli.
1952, International review of cytology, New York, Academic Press, page 380:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cortical alveoli | Number=Plur | lexicographic |