"cytosponge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cytosponges [plural]
Etymology: From cyto- + sponge. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|cyto|sponge}} cyto- + sponge Head templates: {{en-noun}} cytosponge (plural cytosponges)
  1. A sponge contained within a pill on a fine string; once swallowed, the sponge is released and may be withdrawn, collecting cells (for analysis) on the way

Inflected forms

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