unseptate

/ˌʌn.sɛpˈteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to divide into septa or partitions

“The cells unseptate as they mature into different types of tissues.”

2. adjective

not divided into septa or partitions

“The unseptate cells were found to be more resilient to stress.”

3. noun

an organism or cell that is not divided into septa or partitions

“The unseptate fungi were studied for their unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • aseptate
  • nonseptate

Antonyms

  • septate