cytostomal

/saitɒs.tɒməl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the mouth of a cell

“The cytostomal region of the cell membrane was studied in detail.”

2. noun

the opening of a cell through which food and waste are exchanged

“The cell’s cytostome played a crucial role in its metabolic processes.”

Synonyms

  • cytopore
  • cytostome

Antonyms

  • cytotubule