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单词 flagellum
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Definition of flagellum in English:

flagellum

nounPlural 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

Derivatives

  • flagellar

  • adjectiveˈfladʒ(ə)ləˈflædʒələr
    Biology
    • Relating to or involving the slender threadlike structures used by protozoa, bacteria, spermatozoa, etc. for swimming.

      flagellar motility
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The flagellar filament, the bacterial organelle of motility, is the smallest rotary propeller known.
      • In most cases, this was confirmed by the observation of the flagellar axoneme in additional serial sections.
      • If you knock out the flagella motor then the flagella is paralysed and flagellar secretion continues, but at reduced rate.
  • flagelliform

  • adjective
    Biology

Origin

Early 19th century (denoting a whip or scourge): from Latin, diminutive of flagrum 'scourge'.

Definition of flagellum in US English:

flagellum

nounˌfləˈjeləmˌfləˈdʒɛləm
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

Origin

Early 19th century (denoting a whip or scourge): from Latin, diminutive of flagrum ‘scourge’.

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