How Do You Spell OOKINETE?

Pronunciation: [ˈuːka͡ɪnˌiːt] (IPA)

The word "ookinete" is a technical term in biology, referring to a stage of development in certain types of parasites. It is pronounced with four syllables, as /ʊˈkɪniːt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "u" sound, as in "book", and the stress is on the second syllable. The final syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, as in "meet". The spelling of "ookinete" reflects its Latin roots, with the "oo" representing the double "o" sound in the original word, "oocyst".

OOKINETE Meaning and Definition

1. An ookinete refers to a developmental stage in the life cycle of certain parasitic protozoan organisms, particularly those of the phylum Apicomplexa, specifically the order Plasmodium. Often found in the gut of mosquitoes, the ookinete is formed after the transmission of the parasite to the mosquito during a blood meal from an infected host.

   The ookinete itself is a motile and elongated structure, characterized by its oval or elliptical shape. It is also the precursor to the formation of the subsequent stage of the life cycle, the sporozoite, which is necessary for the transmission of the parasite back to a vertebrate host.

   During the formation of an ookinete, the sexual reproduction of the parasite occurs within the gut lumen of the mosquito. This process involves the fusion of male and female gametes, resulting in the formation of a zygote. The ookinete emerges from the zygote and actively travels through the gut lining, utilizing its motile structures to migrate and reach the mosquito's salivary glands.

   The successful development and migration of the ookinete are integral steps for the completion of the parasite's life cycle. By progressing to the sporozoite stage, the parasite ensures its transmission to a new host when the infected mosquito proceeds to feed on a vertebrate.

2. Oocinete.

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

Common Misspellings for OOKINETE

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Etymology of OOKINETE

The word "ookinete" is derived from the Greek word "ookinētēs", which means "swimmer". This is a combination of the Greek words "oo", meaning "egg", and "kinēsis", meaning "movement" or "swimming". In biology, ookinetes are the motile forms of certain parasitic organisms, such as malaria parasites, during their life cycle.