physode

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noun

A form of microsome present in the cytoplasm of some algae

OriginAncient Greek φυσοειδής →
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Meanings

nounphysode (plural physodes)

plural physodes

  1. A form of microsome present in the cytoplasm of some algae

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekφυσοειδής“like a bladder”
  2. Englishphysode

From Ancient Greek φυσοειδής (phusoeidḗs, “like a bladder”), from φῦσα (phûsa). By surface analysis, physo- + -ode.

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APA

physode. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physode

MLA

“physode.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physode. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “physode,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/physode.

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