ectosarc

[ ek-tuh-sahrk ]

nounBiology.
  1. the ectoplasm of a protozoan (opposed to endosarc).

Origin of ectosarc

1
First recorded in 1875–80; ecto- + -sarc

Other words from ectosarc

  • ec·to·sar·cous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ectosarc

ectosarc

/ (ˈɛktəʊˌsɑːk) /


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

Origin of ectosarc

1
C19: ecto- + -sarc, from Greek sarx flesh

Derived forms of ectosarc

  • ectosarcous, adjective

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