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peritrichous

[ puh-ri-tri-kuhs ]

adjective

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of peritrichous1

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

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Example Sentences

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

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