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cho·an·o·cyte  audio  (k-n-st) KEY 

NOUN:
One of a layer of flagellated cells lining the body cavity of a sponge and characterized by a collar of cytoplasm surrounding the flagellum. Also called collar cell.
ETYMOLOGY:
Greek khoan, funnel (from khein, to pour; see gheu- in Indo-European roots) + -cyte


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