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PSEUDOPODIA

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There are 4 meanings of the word Pseudopodia.

Pseudopodia - as a noun

A temporary projection of the cytoplasm of certain cells, such as phagocytes, or of certain unicellular organisms, such as amoebas, that serves in locomotion.

A projection acting as a foot in certain insect larvae.

By extension, an extension or projection from something.

Pseudopod

Example Sentences

"The amoeba extends pseudopodia to capture its prey."
"The organism moves by using pseudopodia to crawl along surfaces."
"Certain types of white blood cells form pseudopodia to engulf foreign particles."
"The protist extends pseudopodia to engulf bacteria for feeding."
"The amoeboid movement is characterized by the formation and retraction of pseudopodia."
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Word Game Points

Is PSEUDOPODIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pseudopodia is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PSEUDOPODIA has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PSEUDOPODIA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pseudopodia is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PSEUDOPODIA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PSEUDOPODIA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pseudopodia is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PSEUDOPODIA has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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