syncytium
noun
a multinucleate mass of cytoplasm that is not separated into cells.
syncytia
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pluralof syncytium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the process, they identified a new cell type, which they call Kupffer cell-like syncytia.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2023
The newly formed KC-like syncytia take over the filtration function of the actual Kupffer cells from then on.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2023
The lungs of patients who died from severe COVID-19 are often riddled with large, multicellular structures called syncytia, which scientists believe may contribute to the respiratory symptoms of the disease.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 6, 2023
Cells infected with Omicron may also be less likely to fuse with neighboring cells to form large cells called syncytia that might be a cause of severe disease.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 4, 2022
Now, Sato and Gupta both have data suggesting syncytia may be rarer with Omicron.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 20, 2021
