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ectosarc

[ ek-tuh-sahrk ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. the ectoplasm of a protozoan ( endosarc ).


ectosarc

/ ˈɛktəʊˌsɑːk /

noun

  1. zoology the ectoplasm of an amoeba or any other protozoan
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Derived Forms

  • ˌectoˈsarcous, adjective
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Other Words From

  • ecto·sarcous adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ectosarc1

First recorded in 1875–80; ecto- + -sarc
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ectosarc1

C19: ecto- + -sarc, from Greek sarx flesh
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Example Sentences

The cytoplasm is very highly differentiated: especially the ectoplasm or ectosarc.

Note also many minute oval sacs lying side by side in the ectosarc.

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