A paramecium is a tiny single-celledmade of only one cell organisma living thing such as an animal, plant, or microbe that belongs to the genus Paramecium. It is a common term in biology, especially when talking about microscopictoo small to be seen without a microscope pond life.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌpærəˈmiːsiəm/
Easy pronunciation: PAIR-uh-MEE-see-um (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on MEE; secondary stress on PAIR.
This is the biological noun meaning a microscopic single-celled organism in the genus Paramecium.
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Paramecium Meaning
a microscopic single-celled organism in the genus Paramecium
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any member of the genus Paramecium
Example: The students studied a paramecium under the microscope.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- paramecia — Plural form used as a general term for members of the genus.
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Paramecium Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- paramecia
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse paramecium with a type of bacteria, but it is a protozoan organism.
- The plural form is paramecia, not a separate word with a different meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does paramecium mean?
Paramecium means a microscopic single-celled organism in the genus Paramecium.
What is the synonym of paramecium?
The main synonym given is paramecia, which is the plural form used for members of the genus.
Is paramecium singular or plural?
Paramecium is singular. Paramecia is the plural form.
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