"Cytostome" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A cytostome is a cell's mouth or feeding structure. It is the opening through which a cell takes in nutrients and other small molecules from its surroundings. In multicellular organisms, the cytostome is usually found in cells such as amebas, which feed by engulfing small particles and particles of nutrients. The term "cytostome" comes from the Greek words "cyto" meaning cell and "stome" meaning mouth.
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Cytostatic refers to a substance or agent that inhibits or slows down the growth or multiplication of cells, typically used in cancer treatment to prevent the spread of cancer cells or to shrink tumors.