metazoon

/mɛtəˈzuːɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A multicellular animal; any member of the kingdom Animalia.

“The study of metazoans has led to significant advancements in our understanding of evolutionary biology.”

2. noun

A multicellular organism having a nervous system and sensory organs; an animal.

“Metazoans have complex body structures and behaviors compared to single-celled organisms.”

Synonyms

  • animal
  • multicellular animal

Antonyms

  • single-celled organism