Strongyloplasmata

plural noun

Stron·​gy·​lo·​plas·​ma·​ta

ˌstränjəlōˈplazmətə

: inclusion bodies grouped taxonomically as organisms

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek strongylos round, compact + plasmata, plural of plasmat-, plasma form, mold, body

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