"electrocyte" meaning in English

See electrocyte in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: electrocytes [plural]
Etymology: electro- + -cyte Etymology templates: {{confix|en|electro|cyte}} electro- + -cyte Head templates: {{en-noun}} electrocyte (plural electrocytes)
  1. (anatomy) A modified striated muscle cell that does not contract, but produces electric signals; the component of the electric organ in some fish. Wikipedia link: electrocyte Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: electroplaque

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