ectosarc

[ ek-tuh-sahrk ]

noun

, Biology.

1. the ectoplasm of a protozoan ( endosarc ).

ectosarc

/ ˈɛktəʊˌsɑːk /

noun

1. zoology the ectoplasm of an amoeba or any other protozoan

Derived Forms

• ˌectoˈsarcous, adjective

Other Words From

• ecto·sarcous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ectosarc¹

First recorded in 1875–80; ecto- + -sarc

Word History and Origins

Origin of ectosarc¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg