coenocyte
noun
coe·no·cyte
ˈsē-nə-ˌsīt
1
a
: a multinucleate mass of protoplasm resulting from repeated nuclear division unaccompanied by cell fission
b
: an organism consisting of such a structure
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“Coenocyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coenocyte. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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