serocyst

/ˈsɛroˌsɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A cyst or vesicle containing a fluid that is rich in serum proteins, especially in the blood of certain arthropods.

“The researcher studied the serocysts found in the mosquito’s body.”

2. noun

A structure containing serum or a fluid rich in serum proteins.

“The microscopic examination revealed a serocyst in the insect’s body.”

Synonyms

  • cyst
  • vesicle

Antonyms

  • solid mass