Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stat-uh-sist]
- /ˈstæt əˌsɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stat-uh-sist]
- /ˈstæt əˌsɪst/
Definitions of statocyst word
- noun statocyst (in certain invertebrates) a sense organ consisting of a sac enclosing sensory hairs and particles of sand, lime, etc., that functions in maintaining equilibrium, serving to indicate position in space. 1
- noun statocyst an organ of balance in some invertebrates, such as crustaceans, that consists of a sensory vesicle containing small granules 0
- noun statocyst a plant cell containing plastids, starch grains, or other statoliths 0
- noun statocyst a sense organ found in many invertebrate animals, consisting typically of a fluid-filled sac lined with small sensory hairs and containing one or more tiny, free, sandlike grains, or statoliths: it functions as an organ of balance or equilibrium 0
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Origin of statocyst
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; stato- (see statoblast) + -cyst
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Parts of speech for Statocyst
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statocyst popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
statocyst usage trend in Literature
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