desmacyten.
/ˈdɛsməsʌɪt/ Biology.
A name suggested for one of the fusiform cells of connective tissue in sponges. Now called ino-cyte.
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1887 W. J. Sollas in Encycl. Brit. XXII. 419/2 Connective-tissue cells or desmacytes are present on most sponges; they are usually long fusiform bodies consisting of a clear colourless..sheath, surrounding a highly refringent axial fibre.
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