What is another word for pseudopodium?
Pronunciation: [sˌuːdə͡ʊpˈə͡ʊdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Pseudopodium is an anatomical term that describes a temporary protrusion of the cytoplasm observed in single-celled organisms and certain animal cells. Pseudopodia are also observed in some types of immune cells and specialized cells that play a vital role in embryonic development. While pseudopodium is the commonly used term in biology, there are several synonyms that can describe this structure. Some of the alternative terms include "false foot," "pseudopod," and "folopod." Other related terms that describe the extension of the cytoplasm in certain cells include "lamellipodia" and "filopodia." Despite their variations, these terms generally describe the temporary protrusions of the cytoplasm necessary for various biological processes.
