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theront

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek θήρ (thḗr, beast, fantastic animal) + -ont.

Noun

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theront (plural theronts)

  1. (microbiology, ichthyology) The stage where a tomite elongates (swims away) after being released from the cyst.