prostoon

/ˈproʊstoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A prostoon is an extinct type of ancient eukaryotic cell, characterized by the presence of a true nucleus and mitochondria.

“The discovery of the prostoon was a major breakthrough in the field of cellular biology.”

Synonyms

  • cell
  • eukaryote

Antonyms

  • bacterium
  • prokaryote