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cyclosis

cy·clo·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-kloh-sis]
    • /saɪˈkloʊ sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-kloh-sis]
    • /saɪˈkloʊ sɪs/

Definitions of cyclosis word

  • noun cyclosis the circulation of cytoplasm or cell organelles, such as food vacuoles in some protozoans 3
  • noun cyclosis a regular cyclic movement of protoplasm within a cell 3
  • noun plural cyclosis the movement of protoplasm within a cell. 1
  • noun cyclosis the circulation of protoplasm within a cell. 0

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Origin of cyclosis

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35, cyclosis is from the Greek word kýklōsis an encircling. See cycl-, -osis

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Parts of speech for Cyclosis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cyclosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cyclosis usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with cyclosis

  • what is cyclosis?
  • what causes cyclosis?
  • what is cyclosis in cells?

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