pseudopod

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Synonyms: pseudodox, pseudoword, pseudopods, pseudopore

Antonyms: pseudodox, pseudoword, pseudopods, pseudopore

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|cytology}} A [[temporary]] [[projection]] of the [[cytoplasm]] of certain [[cell]]s, such as [[phagocyte]]s, or of certain [[unicellular]] [[organism]]s, such as [[amoeba]]s, that serves in [[locomotion]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|zoology}} A projection acting as a [[foot]] in certain insect [[larvae]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|by extension}} An [[extension]] or [[projection]] from something. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}

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