cnidocyte

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Synonyms: cnidocyst, iridocyte, acidocyte, codocyte

Antonyms: cnidocyst, iridocyte, acidocyte, codocyte

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A [[capsule]], in certain [[cnidarian]]s, containing a [[barbed]], string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing [[sting]].
2. {{lb|en|biology}} A [[jellyfish]] tentacle.

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