noun
pilus
Pilus (noun) means a hairlike appendage found on the cell surface of many bacteria.
noun
1
A hairlike appendage found on the cell surface of many bacteria.
2
A bacterial protein that has several biochemical functions.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin pilus (“hair”). Doublet of pile.
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What is the meaning of pilus?
"pilus" (noun) means a hairlike appendage found on the cell surface of many bacteria.
What are the different meanings of pilus?
"pilus" has 2 main meanings: 1. A hairlike appendage found on the cell surface of many bacteria; 2. A bacterial protein that has several biochemical functions.