How Do You Spell HAEMOCOEL?

Pronunciation: [hˈiːməkˌə͡ʊl] (IPA)

Haemocoel is a term used in biology to describe the body cavity of invertebrates. The correct spelling is with the letter "a" before "e" which results in "haemocoel". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /hiːməʊsiːl/. The letter "a" in this word represents the sound /eɪ/ while the letter "e" before the "m" represents the sound /iː/. The letter "o" in this word represents the sound /əʊ/ which is commonly pronounced as "oh" in English.

HAEMOCOEL Meaning and Definition

  1. Haemocoel is a term used in biology to describe a specific anatomical feature found in certain invertebrate animals. It refers to the main body cavity or compartment found within the body of these organisms, particularly those belonging to the phylum Arthropoda. The haemocoel is also known as the hemocoel or haemocoelom.

    The haemocoel is a large, fluid-filled cavity that serves as the main circulatory system in these animals. It is responsible for the transport of both nutrients and waste materials throughout the body. This body cavity is filled with a circulatory fluid called haemolymph, which functions as a combination of blood and interstitial fluid.

    In animals with a haemocoel, the haemolymph bathes the internal organs directly, allowing for efficient exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products. The haemocoel also houses various organs involved in circulation, immunity, and waste removal, such as the heart, arteries, and excretory organs.

    The size and complexity of the haemocoel can vary depending on the species. In some arthropods, such as insects, the haemocoel is highly compartmentalized, with specific regions dedicated to specific functions. In other organisms, like crustaceans, the haemocoel is more open and less highly organized.

    Overall, the haemocoel plays a crucial role in the life processes of these invertebrates, allowing for the efficient transport of vital substances and maintaining the physiological integrity of their internal structures.

  2. The system of blood-containing spaces pervading the body in molluscs and arthropods.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for HAEMOCOEL

  • gaemocoel
  • baemocoel
  • naemocoel
  • jaemocoel
  • uaemocoel
  • yaemocoel
  • hzemocoel
  • hsemocoel
  • hwemocoel
  • hqemocoel
  • hawmocoel
  • hasmocoel
  • hadmocoel
  • harmocoel
  • ha4mocoel
  • ha3mocoel
  • haenocoel
  • haekocoel
  • haejocoel
  • haemicoel

Etymology of HAEMOCOEL

The word "haemocoel" has its roots in two different Greek terms. "Haima" (αἷμα) means blood, and "koilos" (κοῖλος) translates to cavity or hollow. Combining these two terms, "haemocoel" can be understood as a blood cavity or a blood-filled space. This word is commonly used in biology to describe the body cavity present in some invertebrates where their internal organs are surrounded by blood or hemolymph.

Plural form of HAEMOCOEL is HAEMOCOELS

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