physalo-, physal-, physali- +

(Greek: bubble)

physaliform
Like a bubble or small bleb.

A bleb is a protrusion from the surface of a cell, usually approximately hemispherical, and may be filled with fluid or supported by a network of microfilaments.

physaliphorous
1. Having bubbles or vacuoles.
2. Etymology: from Greek physallis, "bladder, bubble" plus phoros, "bearing".
physalis
A vacuole cavity found in certain cells; such as, the giant cells of sarcoma or chordoma.
physallization
1. The formation of a permanent froth when a liquid is shaken together with a gas.
2. Etymology: from physallis, "bubble".
Physaloptera
A genus of nematodes of the family Physalopteridae, superfamily Spiruroidea, found in the stomach and intestine of birds and mammals, including humans.
physalopteriasis
Infection of animals and humans with nematodes of the genus Physaloptera.

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