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Medical Definition of Cytopyge
1. The anal orifice (cell "anus") found in certain structurally complex protozoa, such as the rumen-dwelling ciliates of herbivores, through which waste matter is ejected. Origin: cyto-+ G. Pyge, buttocks (05 Mar 2000)
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1. The anal orifice (cell "anus") found in certain structurally complex protozoa, such as the rumen-dwelling ciliates of herbivores, through which waste matter is ejected. Origin: cyto-+ G. Pyge, buttocks (05 Mar 2000)