Synonym for coenocyte ... <biology> Organism that is not subdivided into cells but has many nuclei within a mass of cytoplasm (a syncytium), as for example some fungi and algae and the acellular slime mould Physarum. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: sē′nō-sīt Definitions: 1. A multinucleate cell or hypha without cross walls, characteristic of the hyphae of zygomycetes. Synonyms: coenocyte Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=16066