otocyst

Valid in Scrabble

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12
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12
Letters
7

Definition of otocyst

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An organ involved in balance and orientation.
    “If the otocysts were removed from these animals, they swam normally and no peculiarities were observed in their behavior.”
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noun

  1. An organ involved in balance and orientation.
    “If the otocysts were removed from these animals, they swam normally and no peculiarities were observed in their behavior.”
  2. The precursor of the inner ear.

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Etymology

From oto- + cyst.

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