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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

amoebocyte

/ˌeɪmiːˈɒsɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does amoebocyte mean?

noun

A cell found in the blood of certain invertebrates, such as starfish and sea urchins, that is involved in the defense of the animal against injury or infection.

Example

"The amoebocytes in the starfish's blood helped to repair the damaged tissue."

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