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Definitions for nematocyst
ˈnɛm ə təˌsɪst, nɪˈmæt ə-ne·ma·to·cyst
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nematocystnoun
A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, threadlike tube that delivers a paralyzing sting
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Nematocyst
A cnidocyte (also known as a cnidoblast or nematocyte) is an explosive cell containing one large secretory organelle called a cnidocyst (also known as a cnida (pl. cnidae) or nematocyst) that can deliver a sting to other organisms. The presence of this cell defines the phylum Cnidaria (corals, sea anemones, hydrae, jellyfish, etc.). Cnidae are used to capture prey and as a defense against predators. A cnidocyte fires a structure that contains a toxin within the cnidocyst; this is responsible for the stings delivered by a cnidarian.
Webster Dictionary
Nematocystnoun
a lasso cell, or thread cell. See Lasso cell, under Lasso
Etymology: [Nemato- + cyst.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Nematocyst
nem′a-tō-sist, n. a cnida, one of the offensive organs of Cœlenterates, as jellyfish. [Gr. nēma, a thread, kystis, a bladder.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nematocyst in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nematocyst in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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