monodermic

/mɒnɒˈdɜːrmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to an organism having only one layer of cells, such as a bacterium.

“The monodermic bacteria are capable of surviving in extreme environments.”

2. noun

A monodermic organism.

“The monodermic cells in the colony started to multiply rapidly.”

Synonyms

  • monocellular
  • unicellular

Antonyms

  • multicellular