Definitions

1. noun

a type of cell organelle found in certain protozoa, involved in the process of phagocytosis and digestion.

“The siphosome is a crucial component in the feeding behavior of this protozoan species.”

2. noun

a term used to describe a type of membrane-bound organelle in certain cells.

“Researchers have identified a siphosome in the cell of this species, which plays a key role in its nutrient uptake.”