Associations to the word «Flagellum»

Wiktionary

FLAGELLUM, noun. (biology) In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
FLAGELLUM, noun. (biology) In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.
FLAGELLUM, noun. A whip

Dictionary definition

FLAGELLUM, noun. A whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor).
FLAGELLUM, noun. A lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa).

Wise words

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