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Definition of Sagittocyst

1. n. A defensive cell containing a minute rodlike structure which may be expelled. Such cells are found in certain Turbellaria.

Definition of Sagittocyst

1. Noun. A capsule having a spindle-like needle produced by epidermal cells of certain turbellarians. ¹

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Medical Definition of Sagittocyst

1. A defensive cell containing a minute rodlike structure which may be expelled. Such cells are found in certain Turbellaria. See: Sagitta, and Cyst. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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