syncytia

/ˌsɪŋˈkɪtiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A multinucleated cell or mass of cells with a single cytoplasmic membrane, formed by the fusion of multiple cells.

“The syncytia formed by the fusion of cells in the developing embryo is crucial for its proper development.”

Synonyms

  • multinucleated cell
  • syncytium

Antonyms

  • single cell
  • unicellular organism