pseudopore

/sɪˈsdoʊpɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A small opening or pore in a cell membrane, especially of an amoeba, through which pseudopodia extend.

“The amoeba’s movement was facilitated by the formation of pseudopores on its cell membrane.”

Synonyms

  • false foot
  • pseudopod

Antonyms

  • authentic opening
  • true pore