OOCINESIA Meaning and
Definition
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Oocinesia refers to a specific type of cellular movement exhibited by certain organisms, particularly amoebas. Derived from the Greek words "oo" meaning egg and "kinesis" meaning movement, oocinesia literally translates to "egg movement".
In the context of biology, oocinesia refers to the motility displayed by amoebas during the process of forming and releasing eggs or reproductive cells. Amoebas are single-celled organisms belonging to the phylum Amoebozoa, and they exhibit a characteristic amoeboid movement, primarily achieved by the extension and retraction of their pseudopodia (cellular protrusions).
During oocinesia, the amoeba undergoes a series of complex movements and morphological changes, which eventually lead to the formation and release of eggs. This process involves the contraction and relaxation of specific cytoplasmic regions, resulting in the movement of the eggs within the cellular environment. Oocinesia is an essential aspect of reproduction in amoebas, facilitating the dispersion of genetic material and promoting species survival.
Oocinesia is primarily observed in amoebas but can also occur in other organisms, such as certain protozoans and invertebrates, where it plays a crucial role in their reproductive strategies. The study of oocinesia provides insights into cellular dynamics, reproductive biology, and evolutionary processes among various organisms.
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The caryocinetic processes occurring in the development of the ovum; also written ookinesis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for OOCINESIA
- iocinesia
- kocinesia
- locinesia
- pocinesia
- 0ocinesia
- 9ocinesia
- oicinesia
- okcinesia
- olcinesia
- opcinesia
- o0cinesia
- o9cinesia
- ooxinesia
- oovinesia
- oofinesia
- oodinesia
- oocunesia
- oocjnesia
- oocknesia
- ooconesia
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