noun
- Plural of cyclosis; the streaming or circulation of protoplasm within a cell, especially in plant cells.
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Under the microscope, the cycloses in the plant cell were clearly visible as the protoplasm moved in a circular pattern.
- Biologists observe cycloses to understand how nutrients are distributed within individual cells.
- The rate of cycloses can vary depending on temperature and cellular conditions.
- Plant cells exhibit cycloses that help transport materials throughout the cytoplasm.