opisthomastigote en · NOUN
Etymology
From opistho- + mastigote.
Meanings
- A stage in unicellular life-cycle, typically trypanosomes, where the flagellum is posterior of the nucleus, and passes through a groove in the cell body.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| opisthomastigotes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |