noun
pilus
Pilus (noun) means a thin, hair-like structure on the surface of some bacteria.
noun
1
A thin, hair-like structure on the surface of some bacteria.
2
A protein in bacteria that carries out several different jobs.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin pilus ("hair"). It is a doublet of pile.
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What is the meaning of pilus?
"pilus" (noun) means a thin, hair-like structure on the surface of some bacteria.
What is another word for pilus?
Other words for "pilus" include hair.
What are the different meanings of pilus?
"pilus" has 2 main meanings: 1. A thin, hair-like structure on the surface of some bacteria; 2. A protein in bacteria that carries out several different jobs.
