otocyst

American

[oh-tuh-sist] / ˈoʊ tə sɪst /

noun

a statocyst.
auditory vesicle.

otocyst British

/ ˈəʊtəʊˌsɪst /

noun

another name for statocyst
the embryonic structure in vertebrates that develops into the inner ear in the adult

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Other Word Forms

otocystic adjective

Etymology

Origin of otocyst

First recorded in 1875–80; oto- + -cyst

Example Sentences

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The otocyst or auditory organ is unique amongst craniate vertebrates in regard to the semicircular canals.

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Neither of these pairs of nerves seems connected with an otocyst.

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P, Pedal ganglion with otocyst attached. p, Pedal nerve.

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The right otocyst is seen at the root of the foot.

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Accordingly the difference is one of position of the otocyst and not of its nerve-supply.

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