Dictionary
contractile vacuole
noun
Definition of CONTRACTILE VACUOLE
: a vacuole in a unicellular organism that contracts regularly to discharge fluid from the body
See contractile vacuole defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of CONTRACTILE VACUOLE
1876
Medical Dictionary
contractile vacuole
noun
Medical Definition of CONTRACTILE VACUOLE
: a vacuole in a unicellular organism that contracts regularly to discharge fluid from the body
Illustration of CONTRACTILE VACUOLE
Learn More About CONTRACTILE VACUOLE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: contract inPrevious Word in the Dictionary: contractile cellAll Words Near: contractile vacuole
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up contractile vacuole? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).