heterocyst

Questions

What does heterocyst mean?

A specialized nitrogen-fixing cell formed by some filamentous cyanobacteria.

Where does heterocyst come from?

From hetero- + cyst.

How to pronounce heterocyst

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “heterocyst”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “heterocyst” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.