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cytopharynx

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A tube-like opening in the lateral surface of a ciliate, through which food is ingested.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, cytology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From cyto- + pharynx.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: solunielu — opening through which a ciliate ingests its food
  • Galician: citofarinxe — opening through which a ciliate ingests its food
  • Polish: odcinek przełykowy — opening through which a ciliate ingests its food