syncytial

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large multinucleated cell, such as a nerve cell or muscle fiber, in which the cytoplasm is continuous throughout the cell.

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Variants

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syncytia , syncytial , syncytium , respiratory syncytial virus , respiratory syncytial viruses

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Etymology

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From Greek synkytos, 'interwoven'. Referring to the interconnected nature of the cytoplasm in these cells.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'syncytial' is derived from the Greek word synkytos, which means 'interwoven'.

2. The human brain is an example of a complex syncytial organ, with neurons interconnected through synapses.

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1. Plasmodium: A genus of parasitic protozoans that cause malaria, characterized by a syncytial mode of growth in which the cytoplasm of the parasite is continuous.

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Syncytial cells are significant in various biological contexts. For instance, in neurobiology, neurons form complex networks through synapses, which can be considered a form of interconnected syncytial cells.

How to Memorize "syncytial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large cell with interconnected cytoplasm, allowing for the exchange of substances and organelles between different nuclei.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the term 'syncytial' with 'interconnected' or 'multinucleated'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Syncytial' - S for 'Sync' and C, Y, T, I, and A for 'cytoplasmic' and 'interconnected'.

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