cnidocyte

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From translingual Cnidaria, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, nettle) + -cyte (cell type).

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cnidocyte (plural cnidocytes)

  1. (biology) A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting. Synonyms: nematocyst,cnidoblast
  2. (biology) A jellyfish tentacle. Synonyms: lappet

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