Word Type

Noun

The word "flagellum" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

basiflagellum distiflagellum endoflagellum flagellar flagelliferous flagellin

Context

biology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

appendage outgrowth process whip

Type Of (IsA)

anatomical structure locomotor appendage process

Part Of

eubacteria sperm

Related Terms

appendage bacteria feed locomotion membrane organelle proteinaceous protist whip

Synonym Network

cilium scourge whip

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