pe·rit·ri·chous (p -r t r-ks)adj. 1. Having flagella uniformly distributed over the body surface, as certain bacteria. 2. Having a band of cilia around the mouth, as certain protozoans. 3. Of or relating to peritrichs. pe·rit ri·chous·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | peritrichous - covered all over with uniformly distributed flagella bacteria, bacterium - (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants covered - overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form; "women with covered faces"; "covered wagons"; "a covered balcony" |
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