peritrichous

[puh-ri-tri-kuh s]

adjective

(of bacteria) having a uniform distribution of flagella over the body surface.
(of certain protozoans) having cilia arranged spirally around the mouth.

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Origin of peritrichous

1875–80; peri- + -trichous < Greek -trichos -haired; see -tricha, -ous

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Sporogenous rodlets, drumstick-shaped:—Plectridium (Fischer), motile (peritrichous).
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peritrichous in Medicine

peritrichous

(pə-rĭt′rĭ-kəs)

adj.

Of, relating to, or having cilia or other appendicular organs projecting from the periphery of a cell.
Peritrichal.

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