cnidocyte

== English == === Etymology === From translingual Cnidaria, from Ancient Greek κνίδη (knídē, “nettle”) + -cyte (“cell type”). === Noun === cnidocyte (plural cnidocytes) (biology) A capsule, in certain cnidarians, containing a barbed, string-like tube that transfers a paralyzing sting. Synonyms: nematocyst, cnidoblast (biology) A jellyfish tentacle. Synonym: lappet ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === endocytic