cnidocyte

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Etymology

From translingual Cnidaria, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, “nettle”) + -cyte (“cell type”).

Noun

cnidocyte (plural cnidocytes)

  1. (biology) A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting.
    Synonyms: nematocyst, cnidoblast
  2. (biology) A jellyfish tentacle.
    Synonym: lappet

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