food vacuole

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. a membrane-enclosed cell vacuole with a digestive function, containing material taken up in by the process of phagocytosis.

food vacuole

noun

1. biology a cavity surrounding ingested food particles in some protozoans

Word History and Origins

Origin of food vacuole¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Food-vacuole, a small drop of water containing digestive material and a food-ball.

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