coelomate

See also: cœlomate

English

Alternative forms

• cœlomate

Etymology 1

From the substantivation of the adjective, equivalent to coelom +‎ -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Noun

coelomate (plural coelomates)

1. (zoology) Any animal possessing a fluid-filled cavity within which the digestive system is suspended.

Derived terms

• protocoelomate

 

Etymology 2

From coelom +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Adjective

coelomate (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Having a coelom.

Related terms

• acoelomate
• coelom
• coelomic

Translations

having a coelom

• Irish: céalómach
• Spanish: celomado