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coelenteron

/kəʊˈlɛntərən/ noun · British & US
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What does coelenteron mean?

noun

The cavity or body cavity of a coelenterate, such as a jellyfish or a sea anemone, that contains the digestive organs and other internal structures.

Example

"The coelenteron of the jellyfish was filled with a mass of stinging cells."

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