Definition of Animalcule
1. Noun. Microscopic organism such as an amoeba or paramecium.
Definition of Animalcule
1. n. A small animal, as a fly, spider, etc.
Definition of Animalcule
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Medical Definition of Animalcule
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1. A small animal, as a fly, spider, etc.
2. An animal, invisible, or nearly so, to the naked eye. See Infusoria.
Many of the so-called animalcules have been shown to be plants, having locomotive powers something like those of animals. Among these are Volvox, the Desmidiacae, and the siliceous Diatomaceae. Spermatic animalcules. See Spermatozoa.
Origin: As if fr. A L. Animalculum, dim. Of animal.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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