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[せん(線)·もう(毛)]
senmou
noun

Root Words:

[せん(線) + もう(毛)]
sen + mou

English Meaning(s) for 線毛

noun
  1. pilus; fimbria
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Definition and Synonyms for 線毛

Pilus hairlike structure especially on the surface of a cell or microorganism
Synonyms: 線毛
Hair any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal
Synonyms: 線毛, 髪の毛

Meanings for each kanji in 線毛

» line; track
» fur; hair; feather; down

Categories 線毛 is a member of

Hair a filamentous projection or process on an organism
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Filum a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells)
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