axoneme en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἄξων (áxōn, “axis”) + νῆμα (nêma, “thread”).
Meanings
- A bundle of nine microtubules forming the internal scaffolding of a cilium, with two extra central microtubules connecting the others if the cilium is motile
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| axonemes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |