Pseudopod
- Pronunciation
- /soo-doe-pohd/
- Category
- Cell Biology
- Singular
- Pseudopodium
- Plural
- Pseudopods
Definition
A temporary, often lobate extension of the cytoplasm of a cell used for locomotion and phagocytosis.
Etymology
From Greek 'pseudos', meaning 'false', and 'pod' meaning 'foot'.
Example
Amoeba move using pseudopods to crawl through their environment.