pseudopod

noun

temporary outgrowth used by some microorganisms as an organ of feeding or locomotion

Roots

pseudespseudo- · Greek · false pouspod- · Greek · foot

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The word pseudopod breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: pseudo-, from Greek pseudes (“false”); and pod, from Greek pous (“foot”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.