protoctist
/ (prəʊˈtɒktɪst) /
noun
(in modern biological classifications) any unicellular or simple multicellular organism belonging to the kingdom Protoctista, which includes protozoans, algae, and slime moulds
Word Origin for protoctist
C19: from New Latin
protoctista, perhaps from Greek
prototokos first born
Words nearby protoctist
protocal,
protochordate,
protocol,
protocols,
protocontinent,
protoctist,
protoctista,
protodeacon,
protoderm,
protodiastolic,
protodiastolic gallop
Medical definitions for protoctist
protoctist
[ prō′tək-tĭst ]
n.
A eukaroytic, unicellular organism belonging to the kingdom Protoctista, which includes protozoa, slime molds, and certain algae.
Scientific definitions for protoctist
protoctist
[ prə-tŏk′tĭst ]
See protist.