Soterocyte (/soʊtəroʊsaɪt/) is a term commonly used in the field of developmental biology to describe a type of cell that plays a critical role in the formation of the heart. The word soterocyte is derived from the Greek words "soteria" meaning salvation, and "kytos" meaning cell. As a result of its Greek origins, the word is pronounced with the initial "s" sound, followed by a long "o" sound, and a quick "t" sound. The word is then completed with a long "o" sound, followed by the "s" and "aɪt" sound at the end.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.