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peritrichous: Meaning and Definition of
pe•rit•ri•chous
Pronunciation: (pu-ri'tri-kus), [key]
— adj.
- (of bacteria) having a uniform distribution of flagella over the body surface.
- (of certain protozoans) having cilia arranged spirally around the mouth.
See also:
- peritrichous (Thesaurus)
