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cyclosis

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /saɪˈkloʊsɪs/

KK: /saɪˈkloʊsɪs/

noun
Definition

The movement of the fluid inside a cell, which helps transport materials and nutrients within the cell.


Example

Cyclosis is essential for the proper functioning of plant cells, as it allows for the distribution of nutrients.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of cyclosis in cells?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's that movement of protoplasm, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's fascinating how it helps with cell functions.
Sloth B
I know, right? It really shows how dynamic life can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
streaming
motion
circulation
Antonyms
stagnation
stillness
inactivity
Root Explanation

Cyclosis → It is formed from "cyclus" (from Greek "kyklos", meaning circle) and "-osis" (meaning condition or process). The word refers to the circular movement of cytoplasm within a cell, indicating a condition of circular flow.

Memory Tip

Imagine the circular movement of cytoplasm in a cell, where 'cyclus' means circle and '-osis' indicates a condition. This helps you remember that 'cyclosis' describes the circular flow within a cell.

Visually Confused Words
cyllosis
chylosis
tylosis
sycosis
mycosis
closish
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