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ectosarc

[ek-tuh-sahrk]
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noun Biology.
  1. the ectoplasm of a protozoan (opposed to endosarc).
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Origin of ectosarc

First recorded in 1875–80; ecto- + -sarc
Related formsec·to·sar·cous, adjective
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Historical Examples

  • Note also many minute oval sacs lying side by side in the ectosarc.

    Elementary Zoology, Second Edition

    Vernon L. Kellogg

  • The cytoplasm is very highly differentiated: especially the ectoplasm or ectosarc.

British Dictionary definitions for ectosarc

ectosarc

noun
  1. zoology the ectoplasm of an amoeba or any other protozoan
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Derived Formsectosarcous, adjective

Word Origin

C19: ecto- + -sarc, from Greek sarx flesh
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