pseudocoel en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English -coel English pseudocoel From pseudo- + -coel.
Meanings
- The body cavity of certain nematodes (primitive invertebrates), which is analogous to a coelom but lacking mesodermal cells, i.e. not lined with mesothelium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudocoels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
pl pseudoceloma (body cavity of certain nematodes) · cmn 假體腔 /假体腔 (body cavity of certain nematodes) · pl pseudocel (body cavity of certain nematodes)