noun

mastigote

Mastigote (noun) means a single-celled microorganism that moves by means of an undulipodium, such as a flagellum, rather than using pseudopodia.

noun

A single-celled microorganism that moves by means of an undulipodium, such as a flagellum, rather than using pseudopodia.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek μάστιξ (mástix, “whip, scourge”) + -ote.

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What is the meaning of mastigote?

"mastigote" (noun) means a single-celled microorganism that moves by means of an undulipodium, such as a flagellum, rather than using pseudopodia.