otocyst
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o·to·cyst
(ō′tə-sĭst′)n.
1. The structure formed by invagination of the embryonic ectodermal tissue that develops into the inner ear.
2. A statocyst.
o′to·cys′tic adj.
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otocyst
(ˈəʊtəʊˌsɪst)n
1. (Zoology) another name for statocyst
2. (Zoology) the embryonic structure in vertebrates that develops into the inner ear in the adult
ˌotoˈcystic adj
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o•to•cyst
(ˈoʊ tə sɪst)n.
1. statocyst.
2. one of a pair of pouches that form in the front part of the embryo by the infolding of a thickened area of ectoderm.
[1875–80]
o`to•cys′tic, adj.
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