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Definition of "flagellar" [flagellar]

  • Of or relating to a flagellum. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "flagellar" in a sentence
  • "When CheY is phosphorylated, it binds to certain flagellar proteins."
  • "For example, bacterial cells are propelled by tiny rotary engines called flagellar motors that rotate at speeds up to 100,000 rpm."
  • "For instance, according to David DeRosier, "The mechanism of the flagellar motor remains a mystery.""
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