syconid

/ˈsɪkənaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell found in the testes of certain insects, particularly beetles.

“The study of the syconid cells in the beetle’s testes led to a significant breakthrough in the field of entomology.”

Synonyms

  • insect cell
  • testicular cell

Antonyms

  • female reproductive cell
  • ovarian cell