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Definition of flagellum in English: flagellumnounPlural flagella fləˈdʒɛləmˌfləˈdʒɛləm Biology A slender threadlike structure, especially a microscopic appendage that enables many protozoa, bacteria, spermatozoa, etc. to swim. 〔生〕鞭毛,鞭状体 Example sentencesExamples - The single flagellum provides the bacteria with mobility and kinetic activity.
- Development of the spermatid flagellum begins immediately after meiosis.
- This study was designed to learn how well the flagella of groups of bacteria might move fluid in a microscopic environment.
- Cilia and flagella are hairlike organelles extending from the cell surface.
- A third group of bacteria has many flagella surrounding the cell.
Synonyms sprout, offshoot, scion, sucker, bud, spear, runner, tendril, sprig, cutting
OriginEarly 19th century (denoting a whip or scourge): from Latin, diminutive of flagrum 'scourge'. Definition of flagellum in US English: flagellumnounˌfləˈjeləmˌfləˈdʒɛləm Biology A slender threadlike structure, especially a microscopic appendage that enables many protozoa, bacteria, spermatozoa, etc. to swim. 〔生〕鞭毛,鞭状体 Example sentencesExamples - A third group of bacteria has many flagella surrounding the cell.
- The single flagellum provides the bacteria with mobility and kinetic activity.
- Cilia and flagella are hairlike organelles extending from the cell surface.
- This study was designed to learn how well the flagella of groups of bacteria might move fluid in a microscopic environment.
- Development of the spermatid flagellum begins immediately after meiosis.
Synonyms sprout, offshoot, scion, sucker, bud, spear, runner, tendril, sprig, cutting
OriginEarly 19th century (denoting a whip or scourge): from Latin, diminutive of flagrum ‘scourge’. |