Flame cell. flame cell. an excretory cell with a bunch of cilia that expel wastes to the outside; the action s of the cilia somewhat resemble a flickering flame, as in certain flatworms. Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition.
spay definition, meaning, what is spay: to remove the ovaries of a female animal: . Learn more.
tetany. 1. continuous tonic spasm of a muscle; steady contraction of a muscle without distinct twitching. 2. a syndrome manifested by sharp flexion of the wrist and ankle joints (carpopedal spasm), muscle twitchings, cramps, and convulsions, sometimes with attacks of stridor.