amebocyte

/əˈmɛbɪsait, əˈmiːbɒsait/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell of an ameba, especially in the circulatory system of sponges, that functions as a blood corpuscle.

“The amebocytes in the sponge’s circulatory system help to transport nutrients and waste.”

Synonyms

  • amoeba cell
  • amoebocyte