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Syncytial

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to or characterized by the formation of a syncytium, which is a mass of cytoplasm containing several nuclei formed by the fusion of cells.

Example sentence 1: The syncytial nature of the placenta allows for efficient nutrient exchange between the mother and fetus.

Example sentence 2: The syncytial cells in the respiratory tract help in the movement of mucus and foreign particles out of the lungs.

Example sentence 3: Syncytial development is common in certain viruses like respiratory syncytial virus, where infected cells fuse together to form large multinucleated structures.

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