amphithurons
|am-phi-thu-rons|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈθjʊr.ənz/
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/ˌæm.fɪˈθjʊə.rənz/
(amphithuron)
biological structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphithuron' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'thuron' meaning 'door' or 'gate'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'thuron' combined in Greek to form 'amphithuron', which was later adopted into scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'double door' concept, but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to biological structures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in biology to describe a type of cell or structure that is found in certain organisms, often related to sponges.
The amphithurons in the sponge play a crucial role in its filtration system.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/23 03:21