Vocabulary Entry

syncytium

|noun

noun

A multinucleated cell that can result from the fusion of several cells, commonly found in certain tissues such as muscle and in some viruses.

Example Sentences

"The syncytium formed in the muscle tissue enables efficient contraction."

"In some viral infections, the formation of a syncytium can aid in the spread of the virus."

"Researchers studied the syncytium to better understand muscle regeneration."