pseudopodium

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Noun pseudopodium has 1 sense

pseudopod, pseudopodium - temporary outgrowth used by some microorganisms as an organ of feeding or locomotion
--₁ is a kind of process, outgrowth, appendage

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Pseudopodium

Noun

A temporary projection of the cytoplasm in certain protozoans or cells, serving for locomotion or engulfing food.

Example sentence: Amoebas propel themselves using pseudopodia, extending their cytoplasm to form temporary projections.

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Noun

A false or deceptive front, appearance, or behavior.

Example sentence: The politician's charm acted like a pseudopodium, hiding his true intentions.

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