cytode

/ˈsī.tōd/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of cellular organization, such as a cell or a group of cells, in an organism or a tissue.

“The cytode played a crucial role in the functioning of the organism’s immune system.”

2. noun

A cell or a group of cells in a tissue, especially a type of cell in the nervous system.

“The cytode was responsible for transmitting nerve impulses throughout the body.”

Synonyms

  • cell
  • organelle

Antonyms

  • tissue