Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
syncytia
Noun
/sɪnˈsɪt.i.ə/
Definition
Syncytia are structures formed by the fusion of multiple cells into a single cell containing multiple nuclei.
Examples
- Researchers observed syncytia in the muscle tissues during their examinations.
- The presence of syncytia can indicate a viral infection in human cells.
- Syncytia play a crucial role in the development of skeletal muscle.
Meaning
In biology, syncytia refer to a type of cell structure where individual cells merge to create a bigger, multinucleated cell, often seen in muscle tissue and certain viral infections.
Synonyms
- Multinucleated cells
- Fusion cells
