pneumatocyst

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Etymology

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pneumato- +‎ cyst

Noun

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pneumatocyst (plural pneumatocysts)

  1. (marine biology) A sac or other structure containing air and used for flotation by a marine organism, chiefly used in reference to those of kelps and siphonophores.