hemocoelic

/ˌhɛməˈkɒlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the fluid-filled spaces in an animal’s body, especially in invertebrates.

“The hemocoelic system plays a vital role in the circulatory process of certain invertebrates.”

2. noun

a fluid-filled space in an animal’s body, especially in invertebrates.

“The researcher studied the hemocoelic cavities in the insect’s body to understand its circulatory system.”

Synonyms

  • body cavity
  • coelomic

Antonyms

  • cavity
  • hollow