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pseudopodium

Definition of pseudopodium

noun (plural pseudopodia /-dɪə/)

Biology
  • a temporary protrusion of the surface of an amoeboid cell for movement and feeding.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from pseudo- + podium

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