syncytium

syn·cy·tium

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-sish-uh m, -ee-uh m]
- /sɪnˈsɪʃ əm, -i əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-sish-uh m, -ee-uh m]
- /sɪnˈsɪʃ əm, -i əm/

Definitions of syncytium word

noun plural syncytium a multinucleate mass of cytoplasm that is not separated into cells. 1
noun syncytium a mass of cytoplasm containing many nuclei and enclosed in a cell membrane 0
noun syncytium a mass of protoplasm containing scattered nuclei that are not separated into distinct cells, as in striated muscle fibers 0

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Origin of syncytium

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at syn-, cyto-, -ium

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Parts of speech for Syncytium

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syncytium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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